Masks have now forced us to look for other cues the eyes – are they frowning in confusion or anger, or are they crinkled by sadness or a hidden, happy smile? What about body posture – are the arms folded defensively or are they open, palms out denoting welcome or trust? The truth is, facial expressions are integrated in a corresponding package of cues which include body language, tone of voice, hand movement, even silence – cues that interact simultaneously.īeing aware of these cues is important in our masked ‘new normal’. This ability to read emotions from a face has helped us to socially interact and understand each other.īut now our faces are hidden by masks, especially our mouths, traditionally that part of the face which most visibly expresses emotion. People have always been very good at reading the facial expressions of others. Since February 2020, the wearing of masks has become the norm, whatever the age, gender, culture or country. Recently, a four-year-old child, calling out the start of a race between his pre-school peers, was overheard shouting, “On your masks, get set, go!” Funny, but also poignant.
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