If you’ve ever witnessed a person’s micro expressions and weren’t sure how best to respond, there are some important considerations that can help guide your next move.
Since facial micro expressions only occur when an attempt to conceal emotions—either deliberately or unconsciously—is made, you must always remember that this emotional information was not shared with you purposefully, or perhaps even knowingly.
For this reason, you must carefully consider two things: if you should use that private emotional information and, if so, how.If you have decided that the emotional information is worth pursuing, the next issue to consider is whom the micro expression was directed toward.
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