Why Do Our Faces Turn Bright Red at the Exact Moment We Wish We Could Disappear?
The paradox of blushing.
Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness
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The Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals,
That was weird. I know that was weird. I’m sorry that was so weird.
I'm a senior editor at The Cut, where I cover health and psychology. I'm also the author of the new book Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness.
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