Karzai’s speech to Loya Jirga 13 11 21 Communications is 7% verbal (what you say) 39 % tonal (how you say it) and 54 % visual (body language). With this in mind, let us review Karzais Speech to the Loya Jirga. The words, he had no choice. He openly said that he was under pressure not just for convening the Jirga (and definitely for other things too). He said no one represents him to the Jirga members. But he did convey a message which to me is totally different than the words he used. His real message was not verbal. The tonality and visuals said volumes about his real message. The tone was somber, sad and occasionally indicated frustration and defeat and on the verge of crying which to me means he is not happy with the current version of the agreement. The clearest message was visual starting with wearing black cap, black coat and black shirt (Not his colourful Chapan) which represents the dark days of the Afghan history as indicate in the Afghan flag. Even if one ignores his facial expressions which conveyed pain and a plea. I am not sure if the Jirga members got the full message to give him the tool he is looking for but cannot verbalize it: Reject the agreement and take responsibility for the destiny of your country in your own hands or dont blame others for it.. That is what I get from his speech.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:18:47 +0000
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