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do you smile?

newname0 — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:59:16 GMT

or do you have to remind yourself to smile and if so how many times a day? I find myself not smiling enough and have to remind me to do so but not daily. I think if I smiled more people would respond with a smile. it's hard to do. what do you say?

Re: do you smile?

Carmie — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:03:29 GMT

I laugh and smile all day long, every day.

I have to thank my two dogs for that. They are always into some kind of mischief.

I also encounter people while walking my dogs every day. I don't stop to talk usually, but I smile and say hello.

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Gorgf — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:06:02 GMT

I normally smile too much. In some cultures not acceptable, like even in France a give away to be labeled American. I have good teeth thanks to braces but unfortunately NO ONE sees my mouth and rightfully so right now!!!

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:06:05 GMT

@newname0 Yes. I smile most of the time, especially when I'm out. I know people can't see my smile, but they can see my eyes smile. There is so much fear out there, I think people need to see friendly faces. I taught for nearly 20 years and then was at a front desk for 20 years; so, smiling was always part of the job. And people told me my smile made them feel at ease.

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depglass — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:08:42 GMT

With all this masking, I remind myself to smile at someone regardless, thinking they will somehow pick up my attitude.

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BirkiLady — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:22:14 GMT

Of course! It's even more important to smile with a mask on! Other's will see your smile in your eyes.

Also, smile when answering the phone; your smile will appear in the tone of your friendly voice.

Re: do you smile?

SandySparkles — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:22:30 GMT

I LOVE to smile, and do so throughout the day; even while reading some of the endearing, or funny posts here on the boards.😉

When we smile at others, we are sending joy in that moment. Sometimes it is all that is needed to make someone's day; we never know what other people are going through.

Some people return a smile in kind; others do not, but the rewards you receive from casting a genuine smile, does not require reciprocity.😊

I think it is WONDERFUL that you are making the effort to smile more! The more you do it; the easier it gets.😊👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: do you smile?

just bee — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:23:28 GMT

@Gorgf wrote:
I normally smile too much. In some cultures not acceptable, like even in France a give away to be labeled American. I have good teeth thanks to braces but unfortunately NO ONE sees my mouth and rightfully so right now!!!

Americans get a bad rap for... smiling.

How dare we...

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Vivian — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:25:50 GMT

Of course I smile. I also laugh out loud. When I am with those I love, especially my three grandchildren, I look absolutely delirious. Despite there being far less to smile about this year, I still find opportunities to smile, and even laugh, these days.

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GenXmuse — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:44:47 GMT

I smile when I go out and still say hey to people. I figure it's the least I can do, no need to add to number of grouchy people. I imagine there are some that don't get much interaction and just being pleasant and smiling with your eyes can mean a lot.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:04:00 GMT

I don't smile a whole lot anymore, except if I'm out in the world around others. I have always been one to smile and acknowledge the presence of others when we pass each other in the store or whatever.

What's kind of a drag is that it's changed now with wearing a mask. But I still find myself smiling, as it's a habit, but now I accompany that with a head nod or a goofy wave. <-------- Here's a smile for ya!

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goldensrbest — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:08:01 GMT

No, i really don't think i do, i frown much more ,got lines that let me know i do.But this is nothing new, not because of mask wearing.

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dulwich — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:20:04 GMT

My day always starts with a big smile.

I belong to a group that videos changing of the guard at Windsor and Buckingham Palace and they post the band playing the Guards marching and it makes me grin from ear to ear to hear and see this - for me great start to my day!

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Kachina624 — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:23:41 GMT

What difference does it make? Nobody can see a smile when you're wearing a mask.

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cactusgal — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:33:38 GMT

@Kachina624 : Love your post, because it did put a smile on my face.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:06:16 GMT

I do not because I do not like my teeth

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on the bay — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:25:34 GMT

Aw,t hese posts made me smile. They are all such thoughtful and sweet responses, even the ones that don't.

I do smile a lot and I do think people can "see" a smile in our masks cause when I do smile with my mask on, they smile back!

"When you're smiling, when you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you!"

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LindaSal — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:35:19 GMT

I have always been a smiler and I still am, even if I feel down, which thankfully is not very often. I agree with those who said people can see your smile in your eyes. I wore a mask for thirty years in my dental field and always smiled at my patients and they could always see it.

@SandySparkles Yours was the sweetest post.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:37:54 GMT

@cactusgal wrote:
@Kachina624 : Love your post, because it did put a smile on my face.

Ok, this is driving me (more) crazy. Who is this lady? She looks so familiar, yet I cannot seem to connect in my brain as to who she is.

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FastDogWalker2 — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:07:15 GMT

I am a big smiler and always greet people who I pass. I taught Pre-K for 30 years and was always very conscious of how my facial expressions would look to my students. I wanted to be happy, relaxed and fun-loving. Hopefully I was!