I BET you don’t know the SECRET Meaning of these Mouth Gestures!

The Success Bistro
5 min readJul 20, 2022

Yes, The Success Bistro just made a video about mouths.

And yes, before you even ask, we made another body language video to add to our list.

The wondrous world of mouth-body language is very unique and intriguing. The difference between the meanings of pursed or sucked-in lips can shock you. Things like licking one’s lips or gasping for air can as well.

In this ultimate mouth guide, you will learn:

  • how to know when someone wants to talk with you before you even speak
  • when to smile during a business meeting (and when not to)
  • the hidden meanings behind different lip cues
  • and so much more!

The 5 Kinds of Smiles

The only facial expression recognized with 90% accuracy among people all over the world is happiness. So this emotion’s main cue — a smile — is universal. We’ve broken down the five main kinds of smiles you may encounter in your day-to-day life.

And #1 is The Duchenne Smile

The Duchenne smile indicates genuineness. The flexing of the zygomaticus major, a muscle found near the eyes…

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