Here is an analysis of Kylian Mbappé's body language and micro-expressions during his post-match interview following France's defeat:   1. Self-Soothing & Self-Protecting Gestures   - [00:03] – Face and Nose Touch: As the interviewer frames the "big question" about what made Spain so challenging, Mbappé immediately brings his hand up to touch and rub his nose/lip area. This is a textbook pacifying or self-soothing gesture used to manage sudden spikes in cognitive load or stress.   [00:58] – Secondary Nose Touch: When asked directly to evaluate his own individual performance ("how would you evaluate your night?"), he repeats this behavior, touching his nose before speaking to buffer the uncomfortable question.   [01:29] – Eye Rubbing: During a transition question about his manager, Didier Deschamps, he downshifts completely and rubs his right eye—a classic "blocking" mechanism to visually shield himself from the stressful environment.   2. Lip Compressions & Purses   [00:07] & [00:41] – Tight Lip Compression: Before beginning his answer and during pauses regarding Spain's tactical control, Mbappé draws his lips into a tight, thin line. Lip compression typically indicates a desire to suppress emotions, hold back negative commentary, or mask deep dissatisfaction.   [00:30] – Subtle Lip Purse: A slight tightening and slight forward push of the lips occurs when mentioning what France "let them do," showing internal frustration with their tactical compliance.   3. Gaze Avoidance & Eye Darting   [00:10] – [00:25] – Downward Gaze: Throughout his breakdown of the tactical plan, Mbappé rarely looks directly at the interviewer. Instead, his eyes dart downward and to the sides. Looking down is highly correlated with processing negative emotions like defeat, shame, or deep disappointment.   4. Shoulder Shrugs & Resignation   [00:08] – The Defeated Shrug: As he says, "I think it was difficult for us," he executes a slight, asymmetrical shoulder shrug accompanied by a head tilt. This combination indicates a sense of resignation and an acknowledgement of helplessness regarding how the game unfolded.   5. Eye Blinking Rate [00:43] – Flutter/Rapid Blinking: When discussing the turning point of the game (the penalty), his blink rate increases rapidly. A sudden acceleration in blinking is a reliable indicator of increased stress levels and emotional arousal.   6. Non-Verbal Misalignment [01:17] – "I have no problem with that": While verbally asserting that he has "no problem" taking full responsibility as captain, his physical indicators tell a different story. The statement is accompanied by a heavy, elongated blink, a micro-swallow, and immediate tension returning to his jaw line—showing that the immense weight of the loss is taking a significant emotional toll despite his stoic words.   Verdict: Mbappé's body language reveals profound emotional exhaustion and suppressed frustration wrapped in a calculated front of leadership.   Conclusion: The high frequency of self-soothing gestures (nose touches and eye blocks) combined with downward gaze avoidance confirms that the defeat is deeply internalized. While his verbal statements remain stoic and accountable, the tight lip compressions and micro-expressions of sadness indicate he is actively holding back bitter disappointment. His non-verbal cues ultimately betray his words: he is carrying an immense emotional burden, experiencing significantly higher stress and psychological strain than his calm, captain-like answers let on.  

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🍜 Crystal Jade shutters Suntec City outlet months after closing outlet at Hillion Mall The restaurant will cease operations on Thursday (July 16). READ: https://asia1.news/4bK8KF4 Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates. Full Details: Crystal Jade Suntec City Outlet Closure   Effective date: The Suntec City outlet will cease operations Thursday, July 16, 2026 .   Recent & Past Closures   - Earlier in 2026: Hillion Mall outlet shut down. - June 2025: Popular La Mian Xiao Long Bao outlet at Holland Village closed; Hong Kong Kitchen at One Holland Village remains open . - After this closure: 16 Crystal Jade outlets continue operating across Singapore.   Official Statement   - Crystal Jade says it regularly reviews its network to align with evolving market conditions and long-term business priorities, but did not specify exact reasons (such as rent, manpower, or competition) for this closure. - It will keep evaluating locations based on strategy and economic viability. - Staff support: Affected employees will be redeployed to other Singapore outlets where possible, no unnecessary layoffs; Singapore remains its home market and it stays committed here.   Outlet Info   - Location: Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard. - Founded in Singapore in 1991, Crystal Jade runs multiple concepts from casual noodle shops to fine dining.   Read the full AsiaOne report: https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/crystal-jade-suntec-city-closure  

📈 S'pore's economy grew 5.7% in the 2nd quarter of 2026, down from the 6.3% expansion in Q1 amidst the ongoing US-Iran conflict. ➡ https://bit.ly/3RDWcs2 Follow us @mothershipsg   Here’s the full detailed breakdown from the advance estimates released by Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on 14 July 2026:       📊 Overall GDP Growth   - Year-on-year (YoY): 5.7% expansion in Q2 2026, easing from 6.3% in Q1 2026 - Quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted): 1.1% growth, moderating from 1.3% in the previous quarter       🏭 Sector Performance   ✅ Standout: Manufacturing   - YoY growth: 12.2% (up from 8.0% in Q1), the strongest-performing sector - QoQ growth: 5.3% — a sharp turnaround from the 2.2% contraction in Q1 - Key drivers: Electronics and precision engineering clusters, fuelled by surging AI-related demand for semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment - Weak spots: Chemicals cluster contracted due to feedstock disruptions from the Middle East conflict; biomedical manufacturing also shrank - Note from Standard Chartered economist: Manufacturing alone contributed 2.5 percentage points to overall GDP growth, with semiconductors as the main driver; this segment is expected to continue leading growth in coming quarters.   📉 Sectors with Slower Growth   - Construction: 6.2% YoY growth (down from 12.9% in Q1), though both public and private sector output still rose - Wholesale & retail trade + transport & storage: 6.3% YoY (down from 9.3% in Q1) - Wholesale trade lifted by machinery/equipment segment amid strong electronics exports - Transport & storage led by water transport - Info & comms + finance/insurance + professional services: 3.9% YoY (slightly down from 4.5% in Q1), supported by steady demand for IT/digital solutions and banking/insurance growth - Accommodation & F&B + real estate + admin & other services: 2.7% YoY (down from 3.2% in Q1) - All sub-sectors grew except food & beverage services; real estate supported by active developer activity       ⚠️ Outlook Risks: Middle East Tensions   - Renewed volatility from the US-Iran situation is clouding prospects: - Oil prices hit a one-month high on 14 July: Brent crude rose 1.7% to US$84.73/barrel; WTI gained 1.5% to US$79.34/barrel - US initially announced it would resume blockading Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz (which carries ~20% of global oil supply) and impose a 20% fee on other ships, but later dropped the fee proposal after offers of Gulf investment/trade deals - Higher oil-linked natural gas prices are pushing up Singapore’s electricity tariffs - Disruptions to energy, fertiliser and aluminium supplies are already impacting global conditions — a major concern for Singapore’s trade-reliant economy       ℹ️ Next Update   Full preliminary Q2 2026 data (including inflation, employment, productivity and detailed sector breakdowns) will be released in the Economic Survey of Singapore in August 2026.

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