Smile

People think of a smiling person as likable, trustworthy, cooperative, and believable. But smiling is so easy anyone can fake it and exploit the other person.

Genuine smiles involve a few wrinkles around the eyes and are also called Duchenne smiles. The problem is people can also crank out...

• Trying to avoid negative emotions just to appear youthful or thin or even eternally positive can eventually have a psychological cost.
• Other people can detect a fake smile. Try to make your smile real for yourself.

Smiling may seem like a simple gesture, but its impact is enormous. When you smile, you communicate to others that you are happy to see them. People are drawn to those who exude positivity and warmth.

Tips for smiling more:

• Make eye contact with the person you're talking to.
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