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Smiling Bloopers_ Insincere smiling can backfire! (Different from a shy smile that just beckons a friendly "hello.")_ Transitioning from a smile to a straight face, too quickly, may give others the impression that you are fake or do not like them._ Going overboard and smiling all the time, especially when it is inappropriate, will make you appear insincere._ If your mouth smiles, but your eyes don__, there is a disconnect that can make you appear less authentic and trustworthy.
Susan C. Young The Art of Body Language: 8 Ways to Optimize Non-Verbal Communication for Positive Impact
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Smiling Bloopers_ Insincere smiling can backfire! (Different from a shy smile that just beckons a friendly "hello.")_ Transitioning from a smile to a straight face, too quickly, may give others the impression that you are fake or do not like them._ Going overboard and smiling all the time, especially when it is inappropriate, will make you appear insincere._ If your mouth smiles, but your eyes don__, there is a disconnect that can make you appear less authentic and trustworthy.

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