The method of composing a verbal portrait was developed back in the 80s of the 19th century by French criminologists. This measure was forced, because then it was not always possible to photograph the criminal. Today, when this can be done even with a mobile phone, a verbal portrait still remains relevant and the ability to compose it can be useful to you even in everyday life.
Instructions
Step 1
Start a verbal portrait by describing the anatomical features of the person. Describe his appearance, noting gender, age, race, height and physique. If it is difficult to identify the race, one can say what kind of people he looks like: a gypsy, a Buryat, a Japanese. The constitution of a person is weak, medium, stocky and athletic. According to the degree of fatness, he can be attributed to thin, normal, full, obese. Here you can also mention the features of his figure - the presence of a hump, stoop or pronounced asymmetry.
Step 2
Move on to describe the shape of the head, hair, and face. As the characteristic features of the head, indicate its size relative to the general physique and the shape of the occiput - vertical, oblique, convex. Speaking of hair, note its color, length, density, structure (straight, curly), the presence of gray hair and bald patches, signs of coloration. Describe your hairstyle and haircut.
Step 3
Speaking about the face, give not only general information about its shape, contour, degree of fullness and features such as the presence of acne and wrinkles, but also information about all other parts in detail. Describe the height, width and contour of the forehead and eyebrows. When talking about eyes, note their color, relative position, cut, shape and bulge. If the person wears glasses, indicate this. Describe in no less detail the shape and location of your nose, lips, mouth, teeth, chin, and ears.
Step 4
Describe the characteristics of other parts of the body: neck, shoulders, chest, back and limbs. Pay special attention to palms and fingers - thickness, absence of individual fingers or their phalanges, signs of arthritis, shape and size of nails.
Step 5
When compiling a verbal portrait, great importance is given to functional characteristics - gait, posture, gestures, facial expressions, voice. They can be deliberately modified and are not as stable as anatomical features, but often help to complement the general idea of a person.
Step 6
If they are, then describe the special features - scars, tattoos, piercings, missing body parts, lameness. Describe the clothing and accessories that the person was wearing. The verbal portrait is ready!
