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A very brief flash of true emotion that crosses the face in a fraction of a second before composure returns.
A negotiator hears a low offer and a flicker of contempt passes across the lips before a calm mask resumes.
Watch for fleeting changes that contradict the words being spoken. The brevity itself suggests the feeling was suppressed.
Microexpressions are easy to misread and require careful attention. Never rest a judgement on one alone.
A true smile that engages both the mouth and the muscles around the eyes, creating crinkles at the outer corners.
ExploreA polite smile produced mainly by the mouth, often held to meet social expectation rather than to express joy.
ExploreA rapid raising and lowering of both eyebrows used to signal recognition, interest or greeting.
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