You’ll have to forgive the speed at which I process stuff. I’m slower than most at processing stuff but I think I get what you mean.
It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. When people smile, usually their eyes match the smile but not always.
Deceptive people don’t seem to have that match but neither do depressed , worried, scared, fearfully angry people and I don’t think they are all intentionally being deceptive.
I believe some religions teach that being depressed is a sin. (only brought that up as a point of reference)
People often say just be yourself but in public be a better version of yourself. Would this be classified as pretentious or deceptive ?
Is the term ‘saving face’ being pretentious or deceptive? Humans are complex at times.