Micro-Expressions Are Clues, Not Verdicts
Use micro-expression observations as tentative clues that require confirmation.
The move: separate clue from conclusion. A micro-expression may be a brief emotional leak. That makes it useful as an attention marker. It does not make it a verdict. You still need context, baseline, timing, and confirmation. The Safer Sequence Notice the expression. Note the topic that triggered it. Compare against baseline. Ask a neutral question about the work. Listen for the answer before deciding whether the cue mattered. Common Trap The trap is sounding perceptive by naming emotion: "You look afraid." In most professional settings, that raises threat and reduces candor. Better: "What part of this deadline should we…
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