The types of smiles that politicians display can give us insights into their personalities and how they’ll lead.
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Study shows that even people who didn’t vote for Boris Johnson in 2019 were swayed by his grin.
Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.
Humans spend a lot of time during social occasions masking their real emotions. Why?
Societies that are happier than others would be reflecting more confidence and trust in their institutions and economic systems.
In the US, smiling is a reflexive gesture of goodwill, but Russians view it as a sign of stupidity. Social psychology research could help explain this cultural contrast.
It’s not because their clothes are too tight.
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