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Facial Expressions Decoder
Facial Expressions Decoder
by DYNSEO
Learn to recognise emotions on faces — visual cues, feelings and appropriate reactions.
🎭 The 6 basic emotions
Click on an emotion to see the details — explored emotions are marked 👁
😊
Joy
😢
Sadness
😠
Anger
😨
Fear
😲
Surprise
🤢
Disgust
😊Joy
🔍 How to recognise it?
👀
Eyes
Crinkled, bright, the eyes are smiling too
😊
Mouth
Corners turned up, smiling
🙂
Cheeks
Raised, cheekbones visible
💭 What does the person feel?
They are pleased and happy. Something good has happened or they are thinking about something enjoyable.
✅ How to react?
Smile back
Share the joy: "You look happy!"
Ask what is making them happy
😢Sadness
🔍 How to recognise it?
👀
Eyes
Lowered, watery, vacant look
😔
Mouth
Corners turned down, trembling lips
😞
Eyebrows
Inner corners raised, triangular shape
💭 What does the person feel?
They are unhappy. Something sad has happened, they may have lost something or someone they care about is missing.
✅ How to react?
Offer a hug or your presence
Listen: "Do you want to talk about it?"
Show empathy: "I am here for you"
😠Anger
🔍 How to recognise it?
👀
Eyes
Fixed, intense gaze, narrowed pupils
😤
Eyebrows
Furrowed, pulled together in the centre
😬
Mouth
Lips pressed together or teeth showing
💭 What does the person feel?
They are angry. Something has upset them or they find a situation unfair. They need to calm down.
✅ How to react?
Stay calm, do not get angry too
Give them space if needed
Wait for them to calm down before speaking
😨Fear
🔍 How to recognise it?
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Eyes
Wide open, staring
😰
Eyebrows
Raised, pulled together
😧
Mouth
Open, corners pulled back
💭 What does the person feel?
They are frightened of something and feel in danger or threatened. They may need reassurance.
✅ How to react?
Reassure: "You are safe"
Ask what is frightening them
Offer to help
😲Surprise
🔍 How to recognise it?
👀
Eyes
Wide open, eyebrows raised high
😮
Mouth
Open in an "O" shape
😯
Forehead
Horizontal wrinkles visible
💭 What does the person feel?
They were not expecting this! Something unexpected has just happened. Surprise can be good or bad.
✅ How to react?
Give them time to take it in
Ask if it is a good surprise
Share the moment if it is positive
🤢Disgust
🔍 How to recognise it?
👃
Nose
Wrinkled, nostrils raised
😖
Upper lip
One side curled up
🙄
Eyes
Narrowed, gaze averted
💭 What does the person feel?
Something is disgusting them — a smell, a taste, a situation. They want to get away from it.
✅ How to react?
Remove the source of disgust if possible
Respect their reaction
Suggest an alternative
🎮 Quiz: Recognise the emotion!
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Which emotion does this face show?
📝 Session notes
😊 Session Report
Summary — Facial Expressions Decoder DYNSEO
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