Why Do We Blush When Embarrassed?

Blushing is when your face turns red because your blood gets hotter. When you feel embarrassed, something in your brain says, 'Hey, everyone can see me!' So it sends a message to your skin to let more blood flow near the surface, like a tiny traffic jam of blood that makes your face go red.

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Examples

  1. You trip in front of your whole class and suddenly feel your face turn red.
  2. Your friend makes a joke about you during lunch, and your cheeks go pink like a tomato.
  3. You forget your lines on stage and your face feels hot as if it’s burning.

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