How To Fake a Great Smile

Ganda
By Ganda

How to Fake a Great Smile (by Paprika)

I tend to be a reserved person, and I've noticed that many times when I approach somebody (not necessarily picking up men / women) I don't smile as much as I should.

When you have a serious expression on your face people tend to stay away. It tells the world you don't want to be bothered right now. Some people may even interpret it as arrogance.

We all know what an important non-verbal cue smiling is when dealing with other people. In fact it's vital for any type of social success.

However, if you're shy, nervous, or simply having a stressful, busy day, it may be difficult to crack a smile.

Of course, you could always fake it.Poeple tried this with varying degrees of success. It's better than nothing, but there is no substitute for the real thing.

So how do you crack a genuine smile when you really aren't feeling all that cheerful?

Simple: think of something hilarious when you make your approach.

People tried this technique several times and always use it when I'm busy and stressed out over midterms or finals, and yes, IT WORKS.

"Today, while dealing with a cute receptionist at my university, a Dave Chappelle joke came to mind, and I couldn't help but grin when I walked up to her desk. Flirting immediately ensued."

Had she not smiled, the dynamic of our exchange would have been completely different.

By jauntie• 29 May 2008 22:55
jauntie

by the head teacher of the Junior School.

Apparently I would smile a lot whilst she was reprimanding me (nerves I guess). She would bellow at me that I was as 'bold as brass' and got detention every time.

I haven't given up smiling though ...

By Snowstorm• 29 May 2008 22:55
Snowstorm

 

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YOU DONT KNOW ME, DONT EVEN TRY !!!

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By Snowstorm• 29 May 2008 22:48
Snowstorm

 

http://www.qatarliving.com/group/ql-kairali

YOU DONT KNOW ME, DONT EVEN TRY !!!

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By heero_yuy2• 29 May 2008 22:41
heero_yuy2

Because I'm not.

Then DON'T hire a receptionist without the right attitude! Simple as that!

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By anonymous• 29 May 2008 22:39
anonymous

smile if you want to keep your job.....simple....

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

By heero_yuy2• 29 May 2008 22:38
Rating: 4/5
heero_yuy2

If it is, then there's no sense to feeling you want to smile or not. It is instinct that when one smiles to one person, the other replies also with a smile.

Smile is God's gift to man. don't force yourself to contain it unless you don't feel like smiling. Smile associates with feeling it.

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By Snowstorm• 29 May 2008 22:34
Rating: 4/5
Snowstorm

you cant be a receptionist and have that angry or rude look on your face always....

doesnt matter who walks into your office,, you gotta greet them with a smile...(eventhough its fake)

 

http://www.qatarliving.com/group/ql-kairali

YOU DONT KNOW ME, DONT EVEN TRY !!!

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By Snowstorm• 29 May 2008 22:32
Rating: 2/5
Snowstorm

 

http://www.qatarliving.com/group/ql-kairali

YOU DONT KNOW ME, DONT EVEN TRY !!!

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By heero_yuy2• 29 May 2008 22:31
heero_yuy2

Since when did being hilarious became a professional work???

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By anonymous• 29 May 2008 22:22
anonymous

sorry. I think it is manners to smile in certain circumstances.......maybe i'm wrong! I was always taught to smile....

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

By Snowstorm• 29 May 2008 22:16
Rating: 2/5
Snowstorm

 

http://www.qatarliving.com/group/ql-kairali

YOU DONT KNOW ME, DONT EVEN TRY !!!

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By heero_yuy2• 29 May 2008 21:41
heero_yuy2

Do you know how hard is it to 'think' of something hilarious?

It's best that you automatically be true to yourself, being the natural hilarious guy or such, rather than forcing yourself to make her happy.

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By Ganda• 29 May 2008 21:36
Ganda

well....... no comment

" if we are not part of the SOLUTION, then we are the PROBLEM "

By anonymous• 29 May 2008 21:34
anonymous

sorry you quoted 'Paprika' whoever that may be......i think if one is over the age of 5 and has some modecum of manners this is all pretty obvious human nature.....

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

By Ganda• 29 May 2008 21:30
Ganda

pardon me?

" if we are not part of the SOLUTION, then we are the PROBLEM "

By harsha• 29 May 2008 21:29
harsha

i took the quiz.. its says NO

By JMT• 29 May 2008 21:23
JMT

But she is smiling through her bordem...

By anonymous• 29 May 2008 21:22
anonymous

Ganda, you a shrink or summat? Isn't this stating the obvious?

"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."

- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

By Ganda• 29 May 2008 21:22
Ganda

yup. yup, yup dweller!

" if we are not part of the SOLUTION, then we are the PROBLEM "

By dweller• 29 May 2008 21:21
dweller

I assume you are having a boring evening.

By Ganda• 29 May 2008 21:20
Ganda

" if we are not part of the SOLUTION, then we are the PROBLEM "

By Ganda• 29 May 2008 20:47
Ganda

this is what i got:

Do You Fake A Smile To Hide Your Pain?

No.

Your smile and laughter is real. You are happy with some/most of the things going on around you and you know how to have fun.Deep inside, you are always happy about one thing or another.

" if we are not part of the SOLUTION, then we are the PROBLEM "

By Klos• 29 May 2008 20:38
Klos

Do you want to know the answer?

Do You Fake A Smile?

Go here and see!!

http://quiz.myyearbook.com/myspace/Other/328096/Do_You_Fake_A_Smile_To_Hide_Your_Pain.html

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