11 Insane (But True) Things About Smiling:
A smile, one of the most important tools in our communication toolbox, is much more, as it turns out, than just a positive face expression. The smile has many social, health, and psychological benefits. So put a smile on your face and learn a thing or two (or twelve):
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Smiling is like medicine
Psychologists have found that even in a bad state, such as depression or glaucoma (poor condition), when you smile, even a fake smile, you can change your mood. -
Smiling can reduce blood pressure
A Smile strengthens your immune system - Smile can really improve your mental condition. When you smile your body becomes relaxed, which contributes to a stronger and healthier immune system. -
Smiles are contagious
It's not just a saying: the smile is really contagious, scientists say. In a study in Sweden, a person who smiled towards another person, made him smile just by smiling alone! -
A smile relieves stress
When you smile, your body automatically releases endorphins that make you feel better. -
it's easier to smile than frown
Scientists have discovered that frown is much harder than a smile. -
A smile is a general sign of happiness
When you hug, kiss, or just shake hands, a smile will always show the happiness of the person, even if he hurts inside. -
Babies are born with the ability to smile
Babies learn a lot of behaviors and sounds from watching people around them, but scientists believe that all babies are born with the ability because even blind babies smile. -
Employers tend to promote people who smile often.
Smiles can make a person look more attractive, sociable and confident, and people who smile more are more likely to get promoted at work, or even in life. -
We can detect smiles from far away
People can recognize smiles from up to 300 meters away, making the expression easy to identify. -
Women smile more than men
In general, women smile more than men, but when they share similar work or social roles, they smile as much. -
Smiles are more attractive than makeup
A study by Orbit (yes, the brush/toothbrush company) found that 69% of people find women more attractive when they smile than they wear makeup. -
There are 19 different types of smiles
There are 19 different types of smiles - a San Francisco researcher identified 19 types of smiles and defined them into two categories: "social" polite smiles that deal with less muscle, and "felt" smiles that use more muscles on both sides of the face.
