The ability to understand facial expressions is an important part ofnonverbal communication.
Words don’t often match emotions, and the face betrays what a person is actually feeling.
Knowing how to read facial expressions is an important social skill.
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You might have trouble witheye contactor read too much into negative expressions on other people’s faces.
Micro-Expressions
Not all facial expressions stick around for a long time.
Those that pass quickly are called micro-expressions, and they are almost indiscernible to the casual observer.
The eyes might be:
Mouth
The mouth can convey more than just asmile.
Some mental health conditions (including SAD) can impact your ability to decipher other people’s facial expressions.
They can determine what’s causing your difficulty and help you learn skills to cope.
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