Drawn together Quote by S.A. Soule
““ANGER: Eyebrows squeezed together, brows knitted, eyes squinty, pupils flared, lowered head, nostrils flared, looking upward through a scrunched brow, tight facial muscles, flat lips, flaring nostrils, or an penetrating gaze. CONTEMPT: Squinty eyes, mouth snapped shut, mouth set in a hard line, or lips pressed together, grinding teeth, muscle in jaw twitching, face turns crimson, ears red or hot, or hardened expression. EXCITEMENT: Smile shows teeth, eyes wide, flushed cheeks, eyebrows high, twinkle in eyes, tears in eyes, dimples showing, or raised eyebrows. FEAR: Pale skin, eyebrows are drawn together, trembling mouth, brows furrowed creased forehead, eyes wide and huge, blinking rapidly, mouth opening and closing, or tense, white lips. FRUSTRATION: Slanting eyebrows, jaw tightened, face reddened, chin raised, deep frowning, gnashed teeth, tense eyebrows, squinty eyes, lips pulled back, or mouth twisted to one side. REVULSION: Frowning, gritted teeth, lips drew back in a snarl, lowered head, tense lips, eyebrows drawn together, wrinkled forehead, or pursed lips. SURPRISE: Wide eyes, mouth hanging open, huge smile, flushed face, gaping, raised eyebrows, pupils are huge, and head held back, intense gaze, and eyebrows lifted. SADNESS: Pale face, lower lip quivered, tears shimmered in eyes, frowning of lips, head hangs low, pouty expression, or gaze downcast. HAPPINESS: Smiling big with teeth visible, flushed cheeks, crinkle at corners of the eyes, the corners of mouth turned upward, eyes lit up, tears shone in eyes, face glowing. ***””
About This Quote
A catalog of facial cues that correspond to specific emotions, mapping physical expressions to internal states.
In simple terms: Identifies visual signs of feelings.
Key Takeaway
Facial expressions reveal emotions.
Themes
Emotion recognition
Nonverbal communication
Psychology
Body language
Social interaction
Facial anatomy
Mood
analytical
observational
clinical
Type
descriptive
reference
educational
When to use this quote
- Therapist interpreting client cues
- Actor preparing a role
- Security personnel assessing threat
- Teacher gauging student engagement
- Designer creating emotive avatars
Key Concepts
Facial muscles
Eye behavior
Mouth movements
Skin tone
Posture
Practical Applications
- Emotion detection software
- Training modules for interpersonal skills
Questions to Reflect On
- How might cultural differences affect interpretation of these cues?
- What are the limits of reading emotions from facial expressions alone?
A Different Perspective
Facial cues can be ambiguous or culturally variable, so relying solely on them may misinterpret emotions.
