Comments on: Lie to Me: What Expression is This?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:23:27 +0000

Your right in these photos Shame as I’ve been observing certainly isn’t apparent! one even seems to be smiling as a microexpression, only Clinton has the downward spiral synominous with Shame. The rest; last ones an actors attempt at shame, 1st one is more accurate to be called Anger, note eyebrows slightly in combined with very prominent unilateral response of possible contempt, 2nd one is almost smiling, clinton photo semi ok shame depiction. Showing tight lipped control/concealment is accurate if thats what you wanted to demonstrate, saying these are photo’s under heading shame is not accurate, but agree more studies needed.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:07:06 +0000

Granted agree in part it is very much eg of control, however if it was just about controlling how one feels, one would see it in those that are trying to contain joy, happiness and in positive moments. There is more to it than control, negative connotation of guilt perhaps? Ekman talks of shame in his book with that of sadness. During court cases and questioning I’ve noticed that Shame seems to be assoc with those that know more about the truth then they are letting on, and those devoid of shame during arrest, court proceedings tend to be found as innocent after months yrs of trial, interesting wouldn’t you say? Mere observation

By: Humintell Admin

Humintell Admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:44:12 +0000

Dr. Matsumoto thinks this is an expression of control, where a person is trying to control their emotions and hide how they are truly feeling. Remember, there is no universal facial expression of shame, although judging by these images, it is easy to assume there is.

By: rod

rod — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:36:07 +0000

I believe it is fear. Write to me soon to let me if i am write or not. Thanks a lot.

By: ze

ze — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:57:38 +0000

it’s definitely regret.

By: nadjib

nadjib — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:14:52 +0000

the other find some think about them that’s the face sad u got me

By: Hélio Narciso

Hélio Narciso — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:18:14 +0000

I think is shame, beacause everyone look down and the gest whit lips it´s regret.

By: Ben Morgan

Ben Morgan — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:28:06 +0000

I think that the cause of the peron looking in a downwards direction is caused by them watching their footing. More like where they are going to step.
When I felt this expression when I was biking, I felt like looking at my feet. They’re trying to watch where they’re going with it. I had also had added the lips.

By: Hernan

Hernan — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:49:36 +0000

Looks like shame and regret.

By: Helenann

Helenann — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:15:45 +0000

It’s not real shame. It’s what they think shame should look like, belied by relief. They’ve been holding in their deception for so long, they’re feeling relieved it’s finally out. The tightly closed lips are an unconscious way of holding in a sigh. Next time you’re stressed and get to breathe a sigh of relief, feel what your lips do right before you release. It’s what they’re doing, all the while trying to show shame (head and eyes down).