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University of Glasgow study links raised brows and slow blinks to looking confident
University of Glasgow researchers studying facial movements report that raised eyebrows and a slow blink make people answering a question appear more confident.
Why it matters: For people answering questions, the Glasgow researchers report that how confident they appear depends partly on facial movements, not only on their words.
The University of Glasgow said its researchers who study facial movements found that raised eyebrows and a slow blink make speakers appear more confident.
According to the university, the research indicates that appearing confident when answering a question depends on what the face does as well as on what is said.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
For people answering questions, the Glasgow researchers report that raised eyebrows and a slow blink make them look more confident, so facial movements as well as words shape how confident they appear.
