Diving into the Depths of Emotion: Five Fascinating Aspects of Hands on Face
Empathy and Connection

Moving further into the emotional realm, the "hands on face" gesture can build connection, empathy, and trust. It signals openness to connect on an emotional plane and shows that the person is tuned into their feelings as well as yours.
Touching our face can be an instinctive emotional response to the feelings of others. This "nonverbal empathy" allows for a level of understanding beneath the surface dialogue. It's a silent message saying "I feel you."