Expressions
Facial Expressions
Interpreting Social Scenes
Interpreting Social Scenes
More expressions
100

What does "why the long face" mean?

why do you have a sad look

100

What is this facial expression? Name a situation in which someone might be feeling this way.

Happy

100

What is happening in this photo? How do they feel?

The woman and little boy are happy because they are smiling.  The little boy is pointing to the sky; therefore, he probably sees something in the sky. 

100

What is happening in the photo? How does the boy feel?


The boy is sitting at a desk with papers/books around him.  His hands are on his head and his head is down.  He is probably feeling frustrated because of school work. 

100

"speak your mind"

say what you're thinking

200
"it's written all over your face"

your facial expression shoes exactly how you feel

200

What is this facial expression? Name a situation in which someone may feel this way?


Anger/furious

200

What is happening in this photo? How does the boy feel?

The boy is in front of the class holding a note card. He is holding the note card in front of his face and his knees are turned in towards each other.  This tells me that the boy is probably giving a presentation that he is nervous about. 

200

What is happening in this photo? How does she feel?

The woman is looking down at her phone.  She has her hand on her face and her mouth is open.  She looks happy/surprised.  She probably just received good news.

200

mind your own business 

stay out of other people's situations

300

"that was a slap in the face"

that was hurtful

300

What is this facial expression? Name a situation in which you may feel this way.


Bored

300

What is happening in the photo? How is everyone feeling?

They are on an airplane.  The little girl is yelling while the woman next to her is signaling to her to quiet down.  The people in the row in front of them look frustrated; their hands are on their faces/head. 

300

What is happening in this photo? How is she feeling?

The girl is sitting alone.  There is a group of kids all talking together behind her.  The girl does not have a smile on her face. Her body is turned away from the group.  She is probably feeling left out. 

300

cross the line

take things a too far

400
Face my fears

I'll be brave

400

What is this facial expression? Name a time in which you may feel this way.


Confident
400

What's happening in this photo? How is the girl feeling?

The girl in front looks sad/upset because her eyebrows are pointed inward.  She is looking at her phone so that probably means she is reading something upsetting.  The girls behind her have a phone in their hand and are looking at her.  We can assume that they might have sent her the message. 

400

What is happening in this photo?  How is everyone feeling?

They are playing video games.  The girl on the left has her hands in the air, her mouth open and she looks happy.  She is probably winning the game. 

400
I am all ears

i am listening

500

keep a straight face

keep from laughing/smiling

500

What is this facial expression? Name a time in which you might feel this way.


Fear/Nervous

500

if something is bothering you that you are thinking. What should you do?

 What is talk to someone so it does not bother you

500

What is happening in this photo?  How does he feel?

The man is lying in bed with a cup of tea.  He has his eyes closed and his hand over his head.  He is probably feeling sick/has a headache. 

500

In one ear and out the other

not listening