From the course: Communicating Nonverbally
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How to know if someone is embarrassed
From the course: Communicating Nonverbally
How to know if someone is embarrassed
- What is the universal sign for embarrassment or shame? Do you know? Here it is, the universal gesture for shame is a forehead touch. Why is this micro-negative so important? We so rarely realize when we have accidentally crossed the line or when someone is feeling a little bit uncomfortable or anxious, but they will almost always touch their forehead when they're a little uncomfortable. So spotting this cue is a gift because when you see it, you can immediately go into comforting, rapport building banter. Now as for what the forehead touch looks like, it can be either side, with the tips of the fingers. Ever watch one of those prank shows? Whenever the reveal comes, the guest always goes, "No way," or "Oh no." Why does this happen? It's because when we're embarrassed, we want to hide our face or not be seen. If someone is really upset or embarrassed, the shame touch becomes the shame block and the person covers…
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