The nonverbal behaviors associated with embarrassment helps display to others that we have a desire for forgiveness; subsequently, this helps with re-entry into our group or relationship.

Appeasement Function of Embarrassment

Some functions of embarrassment include:
- Appeasement 
- Prosocial Effects

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Feelings of embarrassment involve confusion, self-focus, and senses of foolishness.

Embarrassment

Niedenthal, P. M., & Ric, F. (2017). Psychology of Emotion (2nd ed.). Psychology Press.

Psychology of Emotion

Universal gestures of embarrassment include a sequence of behaviors: 
- Avoiding eye-contact
- Smile inhibition
- Non-Duchenne smile 
- Smile inhibition
- Face Touching

Universal Gestures of Embarrassment

Physiological features of embarrassment:
- Blushing

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