Surface Acting

Fake emotions displayed mainly on the surface for the sake of the job profile are termed as surface acting.

It is the Mcdonalds checkout guy who gives a polite smile because he is told to or the CEO who has to hide his imposter syndrome or the bouncer at a concert who has to scowl and appear menacing even though he too is enjoying the show.

Surface acting is degrading to our well-being as it is a disconnect from our true nature and leads to exhaustion and self-estrangement.