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.
Examples
- You trip in front of your whole class and suddenly feel your face turn red.
- Your friend makes a joke about you during lunch, and your cheeks go pink like a tomato.
- You forget your lines on stage and your face feels hot as if it’s burning.
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See also
- Why Do We Blush When We’re Nervous or Embarrassed?
- Why Do People Blush When They Are Nervous?
- Why Do We Blush When We Are Embarrassed?
- Why Do We Blush When Nervous?
- Why Do We Blush When We’re Embarrassed?
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