Smiling at Others

[Jules]

I’m paraphrasing based on a southern expression I heard today. Wishing I’d been able to write it down.

A few simple smiles with others can change your day. When you’re out and about and you acknowledge others and they respond with a smile, your day improves. I know this is true for me. When I’m walking I pass about 15 - 30 people. There are very few times that we don’t smile or say hello. I used to think it was the walk itself that made me feel better; maybe it’s the other people.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Maybe it’s true. I don’t see a soul on my walks so haven’t been able to test it out

 

[timoc]

A smile costs you nothing, but to someone sad or lonely or just about anyone, it can be a gift...... here's one for you.

 

[Sippican]

Acts of small kindnesses are not loud, but they echo forever

 

[Lee]

Like the old song.....When you're smiling, when you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you.

 

[Jamala]

 

[jujube]

"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa.

"A smile is the best makeup a girl can wear." - Marilyn Monroe

"Keep calm and smile." - Jujube

 

[officerripley]

I was told I shouldn't smile since my smiles are unattractive (yellow teeth, shape of my jaw makes my smiles look like grimaces, etc.).

 

[Jeni]

From years of working in a retail setting ... the company had a smile and acknowledge and make eye contact type practice...
out of habit I find myself doing it years after no longer working in that ........ it sometimes has people thinking i want to chat or work at places when i am shopping etc. i have not even realized i do it ..... some crabby people have even said what are you looking at. It is not always a good thing.

 

[Pepper]

I'm always smiling in the street. Or maybe I'm squinting 'cause I forgot my glasses!

 

[gruntlabor]

I was told I shouldn't smile since my smiles are unattractive (yellow teeth, shape of my jaw makes my smiles look like grimaces, etc.).

A smile is NEVER unattractive, most especially the great big broad ones.. Whoever told you that is not your friend!

 

[officerripley]

A smile is NEVER unattractive, most especially the great big broad ones.. Whoever told you that is not your friend!

Well, it was in high school and I thought she was a friend; I guess she was trying to help, though since she told me I should smile with my lips closed. And I guess you can't blame her; I've had other people ask me why I was upset or why I was frowning when I was actually smiling so my smile must be weird. (I really think part of it is my jaw joint problem since smiling has always hurt a little bit, tenses up those muscles.)

 

[oldaunt]

I was told I shouldn't smile since my smiles are unattractive (yellow teeth, shape of my jaw makes my smiles look like grimaces, etc.).

And did you actually buy into that crap?

 

[gruntlabor]

Well, it was in high school and I thought she was a friend; I guess she was trying to help, though since she told me I should smile with my lips closed. And I guess you can't blame her; I've had other people ask me why I was upset or why I was frowning when I was actually smiling so my smile must be weird. (I really think part of it is my jaw joint problem since smiling has always hurt a little bit, tenses up those muscles.)

Whatever your 'jaw joint problem' entails I bet you are darling at it..

 

[chic]

When I really smile my whole face scrunches up. People react positively to this which is kind of them. I know I don't look my best with this smile but I use it a lot because others like it and respond in kind. Smiles are to be shared.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

I am a frequent smiler, and love when others smile also, yes sharing smiles
is such a great way to start and end any day..

 

[gruntlabor]

When I really smile my whole face scrunches up. People react positively to this which is kind of them. I know I don't look my best with this smile but I use it a lot because others like it and respond in kind. Smiles are to be shared.

.. and don't your jaws just ache? A good ache, I mean.

 

[Wayne]

It has always been easy for me to meet others either by a smile or talking and I have a saying "speak to a stranger a day" I met my best friend by speaking to someone getting fuel at the Truck Stop about their dusty boots now over 10 yrs later still here just more so.

 

[twinkles]

i always smile and say goodmorning--and they do it to me also

 

[Gaer]

We should always give our smiles as gifts to everyone!
So many people run around with scowls on their faces.
it makes me happy to see a face all lit up with a smile!

 

[s76l42]

I was told I shouldn't smile since my smiles are unattractive (yellow teeth, shape of my jaw makes my smiles look like grimaces, etc.).

Don't listen to whoever told you that, looks are not important. Kindness is. Keep smiling.

 

[David777]

Web searched with "smiling female face" then chose this one I'd most like to kiss:

 

[Sassycakes]

I really love it when someone gives me a smile.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I have always smiled at people my entire life and it’s usually returned.

 

[hollydolly]

<<<<<<<<<I am a smiley person most of the time <<<<<<