EXCLUSIVE: Body language expert tells Daily Mail how Xi scolded Biden for being a ‘bad boy’ during their handshake – and reveals which of the two world leaders was more focused on asserting their dominance

Joe Biden confirmed a ‘want to dominate’ Xi Jinping as he greeted the Chinese language chief, in keeping with a physique language knowledgeable.

Biden appeared like he needed to come back out ‘on prime’ in his talks with Xi as he greeted the Chinese language chief on a pink carpet outdoors the Filoli luxurious property close to San Francisco.

It began out as a traditional handshake however then Biden took out his left hand and positioned it on Xi’s prime down, displaying his energy and want to dominate, physique language knowledgeable Patti Wooden informed DailyMail.com

The creator Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Physique Language, and Charisma, observed that Xi took his proper hand and adjusted his cufflink, displaying a touch of tension and a way he was prepared for battle.

Xi then patted the facet of his hand to admonish Biden for a ‘dangerous boy’ transfer, suggesting he ought to cease it.

The Chinese language premier smiled all through the change, which was not essentially an indication of delight.

In China, many smile as a masks to cover their true emotions.

When the pair walked up the pink carpet to the steps to pose for photographs they stood additional aside than different world leaders may do, Wooden stated.

However it was not essentially deliberate, and will have been to accommodate Chinese language tradition the place folks depart extra space throughout conferences.

When sat on the negotiating desk, Biden and Xi weren’t sat instantly throughout from each other.

However Wooden observed Xi orienting his physique in direction of Biden as they started negotiations.

That was a sign that he needed to be engaged and in alignment with the U.S. president.

Xi additionally bent and rounded his physique down over his notes and positioned his palms on prime of the desk indicating that he needed to say every part exactly, with out realizing it appeared much less highly effective than Biden did.

In the meantime, Biden appeared able to be extra spontaneous and stored laughing.

Wooden says the way in which Biden put his elbows on the desk along with his palms up and fingers interlocking exhibits he needed to be anchored and have energy and management over the scenario.

Wooden says she was on the lookout for indicators of worry and fear in Biden all through the assembly, however didn’t see it.