Human beings have been found to be particularly bad at reading non-verbal cues about the emotional state of another individual.

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Studies have shown that people are often inaccurate in reading non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice when trying to determine someone else's emotional state. This is because people often rely too much on stereotypes and assumptions rather than really looking at the individual and context.

Human Beings Have Been Found to Be Particularly Bad at Reading