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Understanding Blushing: Causes and Theories
TLDR Blushing is a unique phenomenon exclusive to humans, triggered by the fight or flight response causing blood vessels in the cheeks to flush. The exact reason behind blushing is still unknown, with theories suggesting it could be a form of public apology or a response to narcissism being affronted.
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Blushing is a phenomenon exclusive to humans, and while we know how it happens, the exact reason why people blush is still unknown.
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Blushing occurs when the blood vessels in your cheeks flush or dilate in response to the fight or flight response, which is controlled by the sympathetic system.
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One theory about blushing is that it is a form of public apology or acknowledgement of embarrassment without actually saying it.
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Blushing can also be explained through the NPA theory, where it is seen as a fight or flight response triggered by a sense of narcissism being affronted.
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