Body language, breathing patterns, word choices and eye movements all play a part in the magical rapport people have with one another. For some people, it seems unexplainable why people get along or don't get along. But in reality, these relationships exist because of a strict set of inevitabilities that Neuro-Linguistic programming can explain. Watching players and keeping in mind the biomechanical and emotional inevitabilities show some interesting behavior mechanisms that crop up as a result. These behavior mechanisms are used in order to navigate through the choppy waters in the locker room.
Most guys play it safe and talk about strippers and golf.
Perhaps my favorite behavior mechanism is the innocent and idiotic arguing that occurs between players. The only way a lot of these guys can relate and talk to each other is in the form of another competitive contest about things that don't relate to baseball and don't have too serious of an air. In this way players can pretend to relate to each other without actually getting personal and putting their own egos at risk. So I thought I would share with you the most ridiculous and entertaining arguments and theories I have heard and actually talked about this past week. Cody Sunbeck tried to convince me that motorcycles start-up with their names.