“Maybe this was a male-female translation problem. I read an article once that said that when women have a conversation, they re communicating on five levels. They follow the conversation that they re actually having, the conversation that is specifically being avoided, the tone being applied to the overt conversation, the buried conversation that is being covered only in subtext, and finally the other person s body language. That is, on many levels, astounding to me. I mean, that s like having a freaking superpower. When I, and most other people with a Y chromosome, have a conversation, we re having a conversation. Singular. We re paying attention to what is being said, considering that, and replying to it. All these other conversations that have apparently been going on for the last several thousand years? I didn t even know that they ~existed~ until I read that stupid article, and I m pretty sure I m not the only one.”
“Don t just focus on seeing things from your own perspective. It can give you blind spots.”
“Neither sex is wrong in their communication; both sexes need to learn how to understand each other.”
“Have you heard that a smile is the shortest distance between people? I love that! There is nothing like a genuine smile to create a first impression with positive impact.”
“A genuine smile is inviting, contagious, encouraging, and brings joy into the world. It instantly tells others that you are glad to see them, that they are important and you are approachable.”
“Accompanied with good eye contact, a smile serves as an immediate icebreaker to warm up relations and turn a stranger into a friend.”
“You can transform your entire physical appearance, personal experience, energy, and social success simply by smiling. And it is also good to do just for you!”
“Smiling is truly one of the most generous gifts you can give to another. You never know when your smile may inspire the sad, encourage the hopeless, heal a heart, or change someone s world for the better.”
“You would be surprised how even the simplest of smiles can ease a social situation, encourage another, remove barriers, and dissolve differences. It is not only a gift to the recipient, but you will receive affirming returns on your investment.”
“Smiling reduces blood pressure by lowering the stress-inducing hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. As my mother, who is now in her eighties, navigates the challenges of aging, her mantra has become, “Keep moving and keep smiling.” She has observed the rapid decline of her friends who haven’t. She is striving to stay strong, happy, and vital; her desire to smile is helping her to live a healthier, more satisfying, and longer life.”
“Research has shown that smiling releases endorphins—the happy hormones that shift your physiology for improved well-being. When you smile and your eyes crinkle, your body releases chemicals that change the chemistry of your brain, lifting spirits, and reducing pain. Even when it is hard to smile and you are forcing it, positive changes take place in your physiology.”
“Your smile draws people to you as it simultaneously brings out the best in you both.”
“Your smile is a kind hello and a sincere invitation that opens the gateway to engage others and begin conversations.”
“Your smile is a magnet for goodwill and positivity. In unison with your attitude, people gravitate to happy people!”