Why do we cover our mouths with our hands when shocked or horrified?

Subject: Why do we cover our mouths with our hands when shocked or horrified?

Date: Wed Jun 21 11:54:49 2000
Posted by Miss Robin Black
Grade level: nonaligned School: none
City: Glasgow State/Province: Strathclyde Country: Scotland
Area of science: Other
ID: 961602889.Ot

Message:


I was just wondering why it is an automatic response, especially in women, 
to cover our mouths with our hands when we are surprised or watching 
something embarrassing or horrifying

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