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What does it mean?
The face reveals more about a person than his words, showing his thoughts and ambitions.
In plain terms
A face shows a person’s inner life more than speech.
What can you take from it?
Observe facial expressions to understand someone's true character.

Where it applies

  • meeting new people
  • interview settings

Putting it to work

  • pay attention to facial cues
  • avoid judging solely by words

Questions to consider

  • What does a face reveal that words hide?
  • How reliable are expressions as truth?

Another view

Facial cues can be misleading if deliberately controlled.

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