UNIVERSAL FACTS ABOUT EMOTIONS

 Of all the facial expressions, the smile may be the most deceptive. There are around
18 different smiles, but only one, the Duchenne smile, reflects genuine happiness.
 Subconscious pacifying behaviours take various forms, such as massaging/stroking
our necks or playing with our hair.
  Children who are born blind will cover their eyes when they hear bad news.
 When people sit side to side, the direction of the leg crosses become significant. If
they are good terms, the top leg crossed over will point toward the other person. If a
person is uncomfortable, he will switch the position of the legs so that the thigh
becomes a barrier
 Humans are the only primates that have whites of the eye (the sclera). Scientists
believe the white of the eye evolved so people could see where other people were
looking because direction is linked to emotional states.
 When reading body language, 14–16 areas of a woman’s brain are active. Men show
just 4–6 active areas
 Perhaps one of the most offensive gestures is finger pointing. It has negative
connotations around the globe.
 Contrary to popular believe, most liars maintain strong eye contact with their victim.