The INSIDER Summary:
• People who blush easily are perceived as more trustworthy.
• Studies have shown that they’re more empathetic and generous.
• They also report higher rates of monogamy.
Blushing can make an awkward situation feel a million times worse, especially when someone has the nerve to point out how red your face is. (Pro tip: don’t be that person.)
It turns out that there are actually some scientifically-proven advantages to being easily embarrassed, and they’re nothing to be ashamed of.
You’re a better romantic partner
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It seems that glowing red cheeks actually are endearing to some people. At UC Berkeley, researchers found that men and women who blush easily reported higher levels of monogamy.
You’re more generous
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According to an article in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, “individuals who are more embarrassable… behaved more generously than their less embarrassable counterparts” by giving away more of their raffle tickets in a study.
You seem more trustworthy
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A 2011 study pitted participants against a computer for a classic prisoner’s dilemma: if you condemn your opponent you walk free, if you rat each other out you both get two years in prison, and if you both stay silent you both only get one year. Participants were more likely to trust a blushing opponent than a nonblushing one.
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