Speak up
I see what you say
There are so many moving parts on the face that it may be nearly impossible to keep it all still at times. Most especially when there is something to react to or against. The normal resting face used most of the time is so dug in that it rarely changes. That’s why faces of surprise or shock seem so utterly difficult to get in check. There wasn’t enough time. It is also possible that most humans aren’t under enough stress to produce an unusual face very often. City dwellers retain that air of nonchalance because it just isn’t safe to react to everything that occurs right under their noses. Teenagers either don’t like to react or like to really overreact just to be cool. It’s a gamble either way to count on them. But the average everyday human has many faces that those around them are used to seeing that there is no need to disguise intent. Think about any meeting you have attended recently. The faces of those around you probably didn’t shock you. Smiles meet expectations, frowns or grimaces occur on cue. What might make more sense to watch for is the ability to read the faces of those you love. If they are prone to trying to protect or hide information, the face can be like a roadmap of emotions. Even if you think you know what someone is thinking, you could be mistaken. This is when really deciding not to rely on what you think you already know is best. Humans learn. Check your face and see if you can figure out what you are thinking.
Blink once
Option #1: How much do you frown?
Option #2: Can you describe your smile?
Option #3: Draw the eyes of someone you love.
That’s it. After you choose the option that best how you use your face, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
