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Facial Expressions
As we learned earlier, 55% of all messages’ meanings are conveyed through facial expressions. Facial expressions are a good indicator of a person’s emotions. Most facial expressions are involuntary, and a majority of people are unaware they are showing an emotion, with the exception of the smile. ... There are seven principle facial expressions: anger, disgust, fear, happiness, interest, sadness, and surprise. ...
Facial expressions are essential to building relationships, and understanding them is key in working with others. ... In an infamous experiment by a scientist named Izard, a new born monkey had facial muscles cut, so as to prevent any type of facial expression. As a result, the baby monkey never was able to develop a relationship with its mother, and the importance of facial expressions in relationships was proven further. It is important to note that most people rely on a person’s facial expressions to gain a clear understanding of the words being used or the person’s meaning as a whole, their personal take on the issue. In the work place, you can use facial expressions as an indicator that people understand what you are saying, or if they agree or disagree with what you are saying.
Approximate Word count = 880
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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