Why Do We Blush When We're Embarrassed?

Blushing happens when you feel embarrassed, and your face turns red. It's like a signal that says, 'I'm sorry!' to the people around you. When we're embarrassed, our brain sends a message to our skin, telling it to let out more blood, and that makes our face go red.

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Examples

You trip in front of your class, and your face turns red.
Your friend tells you a joke that backfires, and you blush.
You say the wrong thing at an important meeting, and you feel your cheeks get hot.

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Categories: Psychology · blushing,embarrassment,social psychology