It’s something we do throughout the day without even thinking about it.
But have you ever considered how your blinking pattern compares to that of your peers?
A new test by Vision Direct reveals exactly how many times you blink each minute and how this compares to the rest of the country.
Besides being a bit of fun, experts say the test can reveal your most intimate thoughts and feelings.
“You may think your eye movements are insignificant, but in the blink of an eye you can reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings, like whether you feel like taking off your date’s pants or whether you’re lying about eating your date’s leftovers. roommate at the end.” night,” Vision Direct said.
It’s something we do throughout the day without even thinking about it. But have you ever considered how your blinking pattern compares to that of your peers?
A new test by Vision Direct reveals exactly how many times you blink each minute and how it compares to the rest of the country.
To play the game, visit this link and click the red button that says “Take me to the test.”
Tap “Start” and a one-minute countdown will begin.
Simply tap or click the button each time it flashes during the countdown and the game will add up your total.
At the end of the minute, you’ll be told how many times you blinked and where you fall on the scale from “Eyes Wide Open” to “Super Fast Blinker.”
If you lean more toward the “eyes wide open” end of the scale, research suggests you might be a good liar.
Simply tap or click the button each time it flashes during the countdown and the game will add up your total.
At the end of the minute, you’ll be told how many times you blinked and where you fall on the scale, from “Eyes Wide Open” to “Super Fast Blinker.”
Traci Brown, a body language expert who worked with Vision Direct on the test, explained: “To tell if someone is lying, you’ll want to pay attention to how the person blinks when they have nothing to lie about.”
‘So when deception is in play, you may notice that everything changes quickly.
‘Usually, if your blinking changes, it will be less rapid during the lie and then increase dramatically right after you tell the lie.
“However, it is important to note that flicker is only one piece of the puzzle.
“It is vital to pay attention to other factors in your body language and tone to aid in the detection of deception.”
Meanwhile, if you’re more of a Super Speedy Blinker, you might be in love.
Previous research has shown that blink rate is an important indicator of mental arousal.
“If your date is looking at you, it could indicate that they are quite nervous but excited to be on the date with you,” explained Vision Direct.
“This is especially true if combined with other classic nervous behaviors such as sweating, fidgeting, or tapping.”
Based on the findings, you may be tempted to adjust your blinking frequency to hide when you’re lying or to attract your crush.
However, Ms. Brown warns that manipulating your natural blinking pattern can make you appear untrustworthy.
“People who try to manipulate their body language to appear a certain way almost always fail,” he said.
“This is because we are largely unaware of our blinking in everyday situations and efforts to change that seem out of place, which can ultimately backfire by making the manipulator appear incongruent in their communication”.