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Emotions & StressEmpathy

Why Some People Always Know How You Feel

Reading feelings from the eyes alone is a skill you can test

Two people read the same look as worry and concentration. Which of them saw something the other missed?

You'll find out

  • Look closely at one pair of eyes
  • See why the setting changes the read
  • Replace guesses with useful questions

Why it matters

Read a look without letting a first impression decide how you handle the conversation.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 69 · Zone 8

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