Due to the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing has dramatically changed the way we interact with each other, especially when it comes to nonverbal communication.

Wearing a face mask has quickly become the norm — and that will likely remain for the foreseeable future. But with nearly half of the face concealed, it can be difficult to tell what a person is thinking and feeling. For example, an employee can't see that their boss' lips are pursed, which can be a sign of dissatisfaction. Or, if there's twitching in the corners of their mouth, it can mean they feel nervous or tense.