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Once you know the cues, test your speed. Use free online flashcard apps or open-source expression tests. Set the image display time to 0.5 seconds, then gradually lower it to 0.1 seconds to simulate authentic micro-expressions. Step 3: Practice with Real Media
Do not try to learn all seven emotions at once. Spend two days focusing entirely on one emotion—for example, Anger . Look at photos, watch videos, and look in the mirror to mimic the facial muscle movements yourself. Understanding how a muscle feels makes it much easier to spot on someone else. Step 3: Slow Down the Footage