Characteristics of the visual representational system

Stand or sit with their heads and/or bodies erect, with their eyes up
Breathe from the top of their lungs and their upper shoulders and breathe fairly rapidly
Often sit forward in their chair – tend to be organized, neat, well-groomed and orderly. Appearance is important to them
Memorise by seeing pictures, and are less distracted by noise
Often have trouble remembering verbal instructions because their minds tend to wander
Are fast talkers
Feel that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words”
Use picture descriptions during conversation
Are interested in how things look
Must see things to understand them
Like visually based feedback
Use gestures that may be high and quick