man frowning: light skin tone
A person with a light skin tone, covering their mouth with their hands in shame or embarrassment, specifically a male person. The arms are bent, and the hands are covering the mouth and part of the nose, with eyes looking downwards.
There are different emoji meanings for man frowning: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express embarrassment or a sense of 'facepalm' without actually doing a facepalm. Often accompanies a self-deprecating comment or an admission of a mistake.
- East Asian culture
- Can emphasize a sense of 'losing face' or intense shame, especially when acknowledging a blunder or failure in a social context. Also used for playful self-mockery.
