Theresa May, 61, is currently in Salzburg deep in the midst of Brexit negotiations.
She has been in the Austrian city for the past couple of days, addressing the 27 leaders of other member states for the first time since her Chequers plan was revealed.
Gathering in Salzburg, Theresa met with European heads of state including as Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel, aiming to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
According to a body language expert, Theresa had a day of isolation, awkwardness and a lot of cold shoulders.
Picture one – the group photo
Talking to the Express.co.uk, body language expert Judi James says: “Nobody puts Theresa into a corner, although that’s clearly exactly what they did here.
“Just like any family photo we seem to have the ‘good’ guys and leading power -brokers in the front here, splaying to signal dominant status and serious commitment, while the lower ranks and naughty ‘kids’ are relegated out of the way in the back row.
Merkle missed out on central power spot in the front row line-up but her signature finger-steeple hand gesture supplies the power implications here as she appears to be positioned to eclipse Theresa May who is standing tucked away behind her.
“While Merkle’s head is up, giving her a look of steely determination and seriousness May is busy rule-breaking by chatting and laughing to her neighbours in the row behind.
“Interestingly this gives a look of rebellion to May’s body language.
“This pose is symbolic of May’s rather more pro-active behaviour in Salzburg.
“Having been cold-shouldered by Merkle during the meet and greet, where May moved aside to allow her to join the group she was chatting to, only to see herself sidelined by the German leader who then mingled with that group and ignored her.
“May does seem to be keen to avoid looking too isolated and awkward at this point, as she has so often in the past.”
Picture two – the pats on the back
“While the rest of the group of European leaders indulge in hugging and patting rituals to signal the kind of active group bonding we tend to see in animal groups that feel under threat from outsiders, there does seem to be a ritual of closing ranks on May, who has been left walking behind them.
“The raised pointed finger that is being aimed at her could signal even further rejection and it’s only May’s raised, extended upward palm gesture and smile that makes this look more like a shared joke.”
Picture three
The third image shows May with Merkel in a close-up group shot, Judi reveals: “This is a powerful group moment as Merkle raises her hand to her ear to perform a rather irritated-looking cut-off scratching gesture.
“This sudden frost and the separation signals could be significant [signs] of a deal on the horizon.
“It is normally towards the end of a negotiation that the characters involved begin to signal toughness and steeliness to avoid looking as though they have backed down and caved in.”
Picture five – the powerful greeting
Picture five shows May greeting President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker.
“Juncker’s signature power trick is to sit while other leaders greet him, making them have to lower themselves in what looks like an act of obeisance,” says Judi.
“May plays along here but she also proffers her cheek and places one hand over the handclasp to suggest some levels of power and control.”