When to Use
- When someone says something cute that makes you shy
- Reacting to a joke you are trying not to laugh at
- Showing feigned modesty after receiving a compliment

Source: The Notebook
Ryan Gosling sits outdoors in a dark shirt, covering his mouth with his hand as he tries to hide a bashful or amused smile.
This image is used as a reaction to show someone trying to suppress laughter or feeling bashful, shy, or secretly amused.