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Raised brows and a slow blink make speakers look more confident

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Briefings

A 2026 study by researchers indicates that facial movements, specifically raised brows and slow blinks, enhance the perception of confidence during speech. The finding suggests that non-verbal cues significantly influence how listeners interpret speaker confidence, challenging the assumption that only vocal content matters.

Key points

• Facial movements such as raised brows and slow blinks increase the perceived confidence of speakers when answering questions.

Context

This research challenges the traditional view that speech confidence relies solely on vocal content, highlighting the importance of non-verbal cues in communication.

Limitations

The study is limited to a single finding regarding facial movements and does not specify the exact conditions under which these cues were observed or the sample size of participants.

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