Omar is feeling a particular self-conscious emotion. His expression of this emotion follows a fairly stereotypical pattern of facial expressions and gestures. The expression communicates appeasement to those around him, causing them to like him more and helping him regain his sense of place in the group. What emotion was Omar experiencing?

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The stereotypical pattern of facial expressions and gestures suggesting appeasement and the aim to regain a sense of place in the group hint towards the emotion of embarrassment, which is different from guilt, shame or pride. The expression of embarrassment often leads to social appeasement and reconciliation.

Omar Is Feeling a Particular Self-Conscious Emotion