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Facial Expressions
Moderate signal

The Eyebrow Flash

A rapid raising and lowering of both eyebrows used to signal recognition, interest or greeting.

Face
Channel
Moderate
Reliability
Moderate
Difficulty to Read
Example

Two acquaintances catch sight of each other across a room and exchange a quick lift of the brows.

How to Read It

Treat the flash as a friendly acknowledgement. It usually signals openness and a wish to engage.

A Word of Caution

In some settings a brow raise signals surprise or doubt, so read it together with the surrounding expression.

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