When President Trump went to China and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, much of the media focused on the smiles, handshakes, ceremonial greetings, and photo opportunities. Many commentators concluded the meeting was warm, friendly, and uneventful. I saw something very different.
As a body language expert who has spent more than forty years analyzing human behavior, I said at the time that this was not a meeting of two relaxed leaders simply enjoying each other's company. Beneath the smiles was tension.
President Trump's facial expressions, controlled demeanor, emotional restraint, and serious expression suggested that, while he was acting as a diplomat, significant issues weighed heavily on his mind. That is exactly what great diplomacy looks like.
Some people later asked, "If President Trump believed China was interfering in American interests, why didn't he confront Xi Jinping publicly during the meeting?"
The answer is simple. Because that isn't diplomacy.
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During a Passion of Christ performance in Brazil, a stray dog wandered onto the stage and did something no one expected. It began barking at the actors playing the Roman soldiers, as if trying to protect Jesus from harm.
The dog then approached the actor portraying Jesus and gently licked his face. The audience watched in stunned silence as the scene unfolded.
It was a reminder of how deeply dogs can sense emotion, even in a staged moment. Their instinct to protect and comfort runs pure, no matter where they come from.
Stray dogs carry their own quiet stories, and moments like this show why every one of them deserves kindness and a safe place to call home.