> But it is overridden by more primal signals. Please read again what I wrote and then consider how your reply completely misses my point. > If I lower my chi

> But it is overridden by more primal signals. Please read again what I wrote and then consider how your reply completely misses my point. > If I lower my chin (widening the face's aspect ratio), clench my fists and muscle in up close to you, and say "Nice to meet you" through gritted teeth, what message do you get? The vast majority of vocal communication nowadays is not things like "Nice to meet you". Your contrived situation falls apart when you're saying instead "I would like to order a double Espresso and a slice of cheesecake".