Mr Rayon Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hi, In the social setting, is it better to give fake smiles or not smile at all? How do you react when somebody gives you fake smiles and you know that they are fake? How does your reaction differ with someone who is honest and genuine but does not give fake smiles? Who would you prefer to befriend? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutski Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 It's better to give real smiles, and to avoid the sort of people or situations around whom or in which you would feel the need to fake smile. I would prefer to befriend neither, and to go find a person who is genuinely cheery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 It depends on the circumstance and who is attending. This is actually a very political / diplomatic issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandenburg Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Go by the 50/50 rule. In that if more than half the people in the room are smiling you should be smiling. If less than half the people in the room are smiling you should be frowning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too-open-minded Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Idk, I mean is it just me or when you make eye contact with people you don't know, you do that awkward smirk thing with most the time it being mutual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Idk, I mean is it just me or when you make eye contact with people you don't know, you do that awkward smirk thing with most the time it being mutual? That generally shows a lack of confidence in yourself. In the evolutionary past, quite often prolonged eye contact meant your were either going to fight or fornicate. Looking away was a quick way to avoid conflict and confrontation... The awkward smirk you mention is today's version of avoiding conflict, and is IMO more common in those who lack self-confidence in various ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too-open-minded Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Not going to lie, i'm not the most confident person lol. Its really only with strangers though, your telling me you never feel awkward when you make eye contact with a complete stranger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 your telling me you never feel awkward when you make eye contact with a complete stranger? I neither said nor implied that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Astronaut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I had a similar paradox, but learned that a voluntary smile can bring an involuntary smile to another person, because it's a nonverbal connection making them feel good. Realizing the connection is key. Ever since then I can more often bring on a genuine voluntary smile. The anticipation of a return smile and the bubbly feeling you know to have stirred in them is catalyst enough! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too-open-minded Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sorry iNow, didn't mean to jump to conclusions on what you said. Astronaut, I feel the same man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schy0007 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 A fake smile is a dangerous thing in human life. Fake smile always try to convince human mind and then throw him in a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 A fake smile is a dangerous thing in human life. Fake smile always try to convince human mind and then throw him in a problem. I disagree. It's possible to use a fake smile of your own to encourage one via the mirror neuron phenomenon in someone else who may be depressed or otherwise melancholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatfaal Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 A fake smile is a dangerous thing in human life. Fake smile always try to convince human mind and then throw him in a problem. I disagree. It's possible to use a fake smile of your own to encourage one via the mirror neuron phenomenon in someone else who may be depressed or otherwise melancholic. I agree with iNow but from a different perspective - there are many social situations in which a fake smile sends the message "I realise and accept you are struggling through this social scenario, I am also struggling through it; but now you know that I know and I know that you know" - and thus two people without further interaction have gained insight and confidence merely through the transmission of a forced and faked smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too-open-minded Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Idk I just feel awkward making eye contact with a stranger and administer the fake smile XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoamiz Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 What are the factors that makes you smile? answer and follow through your answer with a question and/or accept your answer. I made this sentence since your question makes me think that your not seeking for a definitive answer. My apologies if I have not answered responsibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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