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What are emotions, and why do we have them? | HowStuffWorks
Emotions help us stay on our path, and also maintain our social bonds. They serve as social signals to others, as the basic emotions are visible on our faces, at least for the majority of us.
Emotions also act as gatekeepers (guilt and shame, for example) that signal us regarding our behaviour and if a line has been crossed.
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