Faking a Smile

[My Good Babushka]

Eccedentesiast n.- one who fakes a smile.

Pictured on the left, the eccedentesiast. On the right, a Duchenne, or genuine smile.

from this post about body language.

[WinkyDink]

1. I can fake an excellent "genuine" smile. All it requires is remembering to include the eyes.

Ian McShane is the master:

[irisblue]

2. The Pan American smile is for work

& maybe inlaws

[My Good Babushka]

3. I don't fake smiles anymore

I started to find it too weird. It's like lying for no reason.

[LeftinOH]

4. I have a resting "sour face"..and people used to tell me to

'smile more' ..apparently because that sort of thing matters. So, I'd put on the old 'Mr. Sardonicus' fake smile - as if today "You want me to smile? Here goes!"

[underahedgerow]

5. I call it my Stepford Smile, for moments when it's appropriate and when I must not, must not

must not grimace no matter HOW much I want to!

With an ever so slight tilt of the head, teeth together, lips apart, teeth together, lips apart... lather rinse, repeat.

[Wounded Bear]

6. Sincerity...

once you can fake that, you have it made.

Groucho Marx.

[hibbing]

7. wow

Great quote, have never heard that one. I wrote it on a post it note and have it on my office wall now. Not sure how good of an idea that is, since I fake sincerity poorly at work every day.

Peace

[Populist_Prole]

8. I never could smile with my lips open worth a damn

The best I can manage without looking like a total dork is a slight closed lip "I'm mildly pleased" smirk.