Types Of Smiles To Wear: A Guide For All Occasions

by Evelyn on May 8, 2008

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What happens when you feel the first instance of joy?

That’s right. You break out in a smile.

A smile is a facial expression with the upward contours at the ends of your mouth Sometimes, it may not be mouth that is telling of a smile; it may just be that sparkle in your eyes! Hence, it is very possible to use a smile to communicate a thousand words.

Most smiles are happy signs. They speak of joy, happiness, love or even pride. However, there are smiles that can also be an involuntary expression of anxiety, otherwise known as the grimace, or an expression of embarassment in a sheepish sort of way.

Please also do not confuse a smile in a human with what seems like one in an animal. Animals baring their teeth – which you may mistake for a smile – is often used as a threat or warning display. In chimpanzees, rather than it being a sign for happiness, it can be a sign of fear.

I was most amused when I came across this statement found in Wikipedia: “Biologists believe the smile has evolved differently among species and especially among humans”. I just can’t imagine how a smile can look so different back in the days of my great grandma. So, for the purposes of record keeping, I am going to publish my glossary guide for smiles and declare it to be the most updated one at this point in time.

After 30 million years of human evolution, here is a list of smiles that you can currently wear – for all ocassions. (Note: Your intent is very important when it comes to projecting the smile you wish to put on).

1. Sweet Smile.	This is the smile that melts hearts. One look and you know you are done for! It is hard to say no to the request that accompanies it. I’ve been hijacked several times over this smile (see my elder daugther’s in the left picture)… Sigh!!
2. I am in Love Smile.	You can’t mistake this smile from the rest. This smile exudes the energy of pure love and bliss. It need not be just a romantic smile. A smile for the love of your pet also qualifies!
3. Most Beautiful Smile.	This is a smile that is Simply Breathtaking! It is a smile that causes others to skip a heartbeat! Hence, use it Sparingly, or ER will have to be alerted!
4. Happy Smile.	This is a smile that reflects a happy and joyful heart. My younger daugther, who had previously been more of an introvert, is now very much in her element (see left picture)!
5. Thoughtful Smile.	Your eyes look glazed. There is no eye contact in this smile because you are thinking about sometime faraway: the longing for someone or the cherished memory of a past. You can still remember the joy and how it felt like. It is as if you are living the moment again; so you break out into this smile.
5. I know it all Smile.	You have the hint of a smile. It is also one that you cultivate as you get older, your mind filled with wonderful stories from your past. It is a smile that speaks volumes about the wisdom you’ve gained about life.
6. The Sparkle in The Eyes Smile.	The eyes say it all. Sparkling with excitement and sheer joy over an important discovery. No words need to be communicated.
7. I am the Boss Smile.	Wear this smile if these thoughts run through your head: Say what??!!?? I am the boss. Come humor me!
8. Lucky Smile.	An almost embarassed look. The smile that says "I’m Lucky Again!"
9. Amused Smile.	Make a guess: which is the amused and not so amused smile?
10. Naughty Or Up-to-No-Good Smile.	This is the smile that you would wear when you are embarassed for being caught red handed at something naugthy. My younger daugther is very good with this! Her smile (see picture on the left) is classic and a dead giveaway!
11. Satisfied Smile.	Put on this smile after a most satisfying experience such as a delicious meal, connecting with a friend or beating the computer in a chess game.
12. Contented Smile.	This is a smile that needs to be distinguished from the satisfied smile. A satisfied smile is one for having felt joy derived from an external factor, whereas a contented smile comes from within. A contented smile reflects quiet serenity, a sense of peace and fufilment in everyday joys. It is a "In the Now" Smile.
13. Confident Smile.	Wear this smile for any reason that you feel confident about. Even if it means showing off your braces!
14. Proud Smile.	There is the hint of a smile that speaks of pride. A job well done. A Smile of Achievement.
15. Sexy Smile.	This smile needs some strategic positioning. It is to be projected at a 47-degree angle to the recipient, so that you are seen from your best side. You also need to tilt your head slightly downwards (for coyness) but with eyes glancing up (daring the recipient to come forward) and if you are female, fluttering your eyelashes with deliberate intent. Leaning your head on one of your hands denotes helplessness: That You Need to be Rescued Quickly!! Overall, there is a certain mystery to your smile. I know…it takes practice…..but I assure you it works…it was the smile that snarled my husband!!
17. Cheered Up Smile.	This is a smile that you wear with an uplift in your spirits. You put it on, after being in a better mood from a low. In fact, if it helps, this is THE smile that lit Tim Brownson’s face (see left picture) after failing to get his new top-of-range and pricey laptop to work. Using his advice from 7 Reasons To Be Cheerful, I propose that you wear this smile, even if you are similarly tempted to hack your dysfunctional PC to pieces.

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