Laughter, sighs and screams reveal unwritten social rules in everyday life

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What happened

Alongside words, humans have a treasure trove of nonverbal tools to help express themselves.

We chuckle, sigh and gasp to communicate our feelings without uttering a word.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:40:14 UTC.

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