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Surprise Micro Expression
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Surprise Micro Expression
I created a FREE training for you called Body Language for Video Conferencing where I teach you science-based body language skills that you can use when you are on a video conference, video chat, and video meetings. These nonverbal communication skills will help you to feel confident, connect with others, and build rapport. The next step is for you to recognize facial expressions so you’re able to respond to people with sensitivity and authenticity.
Dr. Paul Ekman discovered that there are seven universal micro expressions (facial expressions whose duration can be as little as 17/100 of a second). The seven universal micro expressions are:
Surprise Micro Expression
When someone feels surprise, it looks like this:
- Eyebrows are raised and curved.
- The upper and lower whites of the eyes show.
- Jaw is dropped and loose, and the teeth are parted..
The surprise micro-expression can be confused with fear. The main difference is that in surprise, the eyebrows are curved and in fear, they are flat.
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