I know that at someone when you are unsure of the reaction you will get can be scary, but what’s the worst that can happen? The target of your smile will look away, instead of returning smile. You have been rejected. But rejection isn’t the worst thing can happen. Not trying to connect with the person who might be your perfect mate is.
Out intentions come across in the signals we send. If your intention is to send a message that is blatantly sexual rather than one that says, “You look like a person i would like to get to know,” your smile might come across as a leer. On the other hand, if your smile is meant to acknowledge that you and the person you are smiling at are both travelers on the path of life, and that perhaps it is time for your paths to cross, your smile will be recognized as one of genuine friendliness.
A smile is much more than a come on. When you smile at someone, it makes them feel good. Smiling will make you feel better too. When you smile, you release tension and look more attractive. I’m sure you have had the experience of seeing someone’s plain looking face become beautiful when they smile.
Some people find it hard to smile. Perhaps that are self conscious about having crooked to discolored teeth and feel their smile is actually unattractive. Or, perhaps when they were children they were told to “wipe that smile off your face” so often they have forgotten how to smile.
Practice smiling, no matter how you feel. Smile when you are stuck in traffic. Smile as you set the table. Smile when you are cutting carrots. The more you smile, the easier it will become. And as a bonus, the more you smile, the happier you will be.
As smiling becomes a part of your demeanor, smiling at other people will automatically become easier. As you begin to smile at people more, you will notice how a smile attracts people like a magnet. When you smile ta them, people will smile back, and the connection you feel will energize you for the rest of day. Smiling is as important to your well being as breathing, and once you feel the difference, you will never want to be without a smile again.
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