The Blush- When & Why
We blush when we’ve admitted the uncomfortable possibility of having offended, inconvenienced, or misled someone. This discomfort is a sign of our disdain for personal arrogance; we hold ourselves—sometimes seemingly against our will—to the standards of honesty & humility.
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The uncomfortable blood pressure spike & reddening of the face is perhaps not such a misfortune, after all.
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