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A polite smile produced mainly by the mouth, often held to meet social expectation rather than to express joy.
A shop assistant greets a hundred customers with the same even smile that never quite reaches the eyes.
Notice when the smile appears and disappears abruptly with no eye involvement. This points to courtesy rather than felt emotion.
A social smile is not dishonest. It is a normal lubricant of everyday courtesy.
A true smile that engages both the mouth and the muscles around the eyes, creating crinkles at the outer corners.
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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