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A widening of the nostrils as breathing deepens, often preparing the body for exertion or confrontation.
During a heated exchange one party falls silent yet the nostrils widen with each breath.
Take it as a sign of rising arousal, whether anger, exertion or strong emotion building beneath the surface.
Physical effort and breathlessness produce the same sign, so rule out a simple physical cause first.
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 very brief flash of true emotion that crosses the face in a fraction of a second before composure returns.
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