why do we instinctively cover our mouth when in pain/shock?

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why do we instinctively cover our mouth when in pain/shock?

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It’s not instinctive we’re copying what we’ve seen in others, whether that’s in person or in movies. It’s to stop the sound of screaming and just became a habit even when we don’t scream. But similar to how in different cultures they don’t all say “ahh!” or “ouch!” when they hit their foot because they were taught different words. Some cultures bite their lip or they let out the scream or shock sound

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