The Like Switch: Face Flashcards
(19 cards)
head tilt
Lip Compression:
- indicates that the person you are talking to has something to say but is reluctant to do so
- right before suspects confess, they usually do lip compression
- person wants to say something, but they press lips together to prevent the words from coming out
An urban scowl:
- clear foe signal
- “don’t screw with me”
- Predators are less likely to target people who project this urban scowl
many people who exhibit this expression are totally unaware they are displaying foe signals that discourage others from interacting with them
Eyebrow flash (when starts from neutral face)
- if short == friend signal
- if long == foe signal
Neutral face
Head tilt:
- strong friend signal
- makes carotid arterie exposed (death within minutes if severed)
- Women see men who approach them with their head slightly canted to one side or the other as more handsome
Men tend to communicate with their heads upright to present themselves as more dominant
Head tilt:
- people who tilt their heads toward the person they are talking with are seen as more friendly, kind, and honest as compared with individuals whose heads remain upright when they talk
Women tilt their heads more often than men do
Genuine smile:
- powerful friend signal
- A smile releases endorphins, which give us a sense of well-being
Genuine Smile
- When we smile at other people, it is very difficult for them not to smile back. This return smile causes the target of your smile to feel good about themselves, and, as we will learn in a later chapter, if you make people feel good about themselves, they will like you
Fake smile:
- people detect fake vs real smiles
Neutral expression
Genuine smile:
- synchronous
- cheeks are raised
- bagged skin forms under the eyes
- crow’s feet apper at the corners of the eyes
- nose may dip forward
An eye roll:
- foe signal
- sends the message you think the individual is stupid or that his or her actions are inappropriate
If, for instance, you are in a large group and spot someone saying something you think is dumb, you might roll your eyes in response. If the person who made the comment sees you doing this, it predisposes them to respond negatively to you in any future interactions. This holds true whether you are a stranger or are known to that individual.
Furrowed eyebrows:
- foe signal (if the person is not in deep concentration)
- associated with dissaproval, uncertainty, or anger
Scrunched nose:
- foe signal
- makes anyone observing it less likely to see you in a positive light and less open to any further overtures you send their way
Pursed lips:
- not a foe signal: someone can be happy with you and still use it;
- means the person is thinking
Pursed lips:
- The lip purse allows you to see a negative response coming and gives you a chance to counter it before it is spoken, giving you a better chance of getting your idea or project accepted
- you have to come up with an additional justification before he/she articulates his/her objection
The Lip bite:
- indicates that the person has something to say but is hesitant to say it, for myriad reasons
- “bite your tongue!”
It looks like you want to add something to the conversation,” to encourage the students to express themselves
Lip touching:
- with hands, fingers, or objects such as pencils and other inanimate objects
- indicates the person is feeling uneasy about the topic that is being discussed
- Suspects would often unwittingly signal to me that the question I just asked exposed a sensitive topic or made them feel uncomfortable
an empathic statement such as “You seem a bit uncomfortable talking about this topic,” to further explore the topic
