The day just brightens up when someone you know smiles at you. It would be brighter when you smile back. A smile can go far. It would take your farther if you know that the smile was sincere or genuine. Genuine smile can be spotted easily. If you smile like you mean it, you use two kinds of muscles in your face. The first muscle is called Guillaume Duchenne. Duchenne muscle enlarges your cheeks which will expose your teeth (upper teeth).
The second muscle is called Orbicularis Oculi; this will contract which will form wrinkles on the edge of your eyes. Basically, you will know if it is genuine if the eyes are closed. This is called crow’s feet. Knowing this, you can now spot a genuine smile. However, that is just the tip of the iceberg. You also need to be aware that a person can fake a smile. Faking a smile is easy and effortless.
There are reasons why people fake a smile. You have to admit that there are moments in your life that you fake it for reasons you only know and understand. It would be helpful if you learn to detect or spot a fake smile one so you will know how to react or deal with it. So, here are tips on spotting a fake smile:
Smiling is a gesture that is very simple yet very powerful. It is an important part in communication therefore it should not be ignored or disregarded. How wonderful it would be if all Singaporeans smile. You should encourage other Singaporeans to smile genuinely. It lightens the heart and brightens the mood. You will see.
Try to smile genuinely or sincerely and you will know the difference. Encourage other people to do the same.