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PrideofJefferson

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12. Isn't it true

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Fri Jul 29, 2016, 08:19 PM

Jul 2016

That folks that are blind from birth still instinctively smile at the appropriate times. This says to me that the act of smiling is an evolutionary, universal act that communicates a positive vibe. It's interesting that some cultures have stifled this natural reaction.

Looking at each if those pictures I felt a stronger connection to the smiling face. A cool cross cultural act.

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20+ Powerful Photos Showing How a Smile Can Change a Human's Face [View all] demmiblue Jul 2016 OP

K&R... spanone Jul 2016 #1

"And if you smile at me, I will understand, 'cause that is something everybody everywhere does. . . Journeyman Jul 2016 #2

Actually, not quite. Igel Jul 2016 #4

In some cultures they don't smile nearly as much as Americans do. So it isn't as universal pnwmom Jul 2016 #9

How absolutely beautiful! smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #3

K&R silverweb Jul 2016 #5

beware of anyone whose smile does not reach their eyes Skittles Jul 2016 #6

Probably means they had Botox. athena Jul 2016 #8

they look ridiculous Skittles Jul 2016 #10

Agreed. athena Jul 2016 #11

K&R treestar Jul 2016 #7

Isn't it true PrideofJefferson Jul 2016 #12

Transformative! ailsagirl Jul 2016 #13

Breathtaking. zentrum Jul 2016 #14