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MOUTH LIP CORNER UNILATERAL

Behavioral Tell

Social DynamicsMouth

Description

Universal micro-expression for contempt or scorn.

Signal

CONTEMPT_SUPERIORITY

Reliability
moderate
Baseline Required
No

Observation Tips

  • •Universal micro-expression for contempt or scorn.

Related Tells

SHOULDERS TURTLE EFFECT

Shoulders rise toward ears; indicates distress, insecurity, or fear.

ARMS CROSSED

Barrier signal; can mean disagreement or defensiveness.