The blush involves a visible, involuntary, and uncontrollable change in the face that can express feelings, reveal character, influence others, and, for those i... » 

The blush involves a visible, involuntary, and uncontrollable change in the face that can express feelings, reveal character, influence others, and, for those individuals who fear blushing, cause anxiety. This book provides a synthesis of research, locating blushing within the context of the 'social emotions' of embarrassment, shame, and shyness. «