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A true smile that engages both the mouth and the muscles around the eyes, creating crinkles at the outer corners.
A friend who has not seen you in years lights up as you enter, the corners of the eyes folding into soft creases.
Look to the eyes rather than the mouth. When the orbital muscles contract and the cheeks rise, the warmth is likely sincere.
Some people smile broadly out of habit or nerves, so weigh the smile against the wider situation.
A polite smile produced mainly by the mouth, often held to meet social expectation rather than to express joy.
ExploreA very brief flash of true emotion that crosses the face in a fraction of a second before composure returns.
ExploreA rapid raising and lowering of both eyebrows used to signal recognition, interest or greeting.
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