Why Do We Blush When We’re Embarrassed?
Why can someone’s face suddenly look red during an awkward moment, even though their skin has not been injured? Blushing is a temporary visible change in skin colour, usually caused by increased blood flow through small vessels near the skin’s surface. This section explains what blushing is and why its appearance cannot reveal a person’s character or prove that they have done something wrong.
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