Do you think smiling is contagious?

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   moneyfairyposted 11 years ago

   Do you think smiling is contagious?
   
   Have you found that smiling is contagious? Look forward to hearing your opinion on this subject.

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   Just Ask Susanposted 11 years ago

   I do think smiling is contagious. When someone smiles at me I can't help but smile back at them.

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      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Susan. me too!

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   DJ Andersonposted 11 years ago

   Yes, I definitely think that smiles are contagious.
   
   When in the mall, if I see a woman looking like she is miserable, I
   will comment that her: blouse, shoes, hand bag or even her nail polish
   is lovely.  I say it with sincerity.  It takes only a few seconds and most
   always brings a smile to her face.
   
   I am a woman and appreciate any kind comment.
   
   Smiles are free; give away as many as you can!!
   DJ.

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      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for sharing your smiles with others in need. You are wonderful. Keep smiling!!!

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   fastfretaposted 11 years ago

   I think so, because when in public I try to catch the eye of most of the people that I'm facing and give them a smile, and most times it seems to work.

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      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      fastfreta:That is so wonderful. Good for you!!!

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   Lor's Storiesposted 11 years ago

   Just watch a baby smilie at you.
   How can you not smile?

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      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You are so right, How could you not smile Baby's are so sweet and when they smile or giggle they ignite that within you too.

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   A.Lawrenceposted 11 years ago

   Yes, this anonymous poem's sentiment is generally true and the person who can't return a smile is the person who needs it most!
   
   SMILING
   
   Smiling is infectious,
   you catch it like the flu.
   When someone smiled at me today
   I started smiling too.
   
   I passed around the corner,
   and someone saw my grin.
   When he smiled I realized,
   I'd passed it on to him.
   
   I thought about that smile,
   then I realized its worth.
   A single smile just like mine,
   could travel round the earth.
   
   So, if you feel a smile begin,
   don't leave it undetected.
   Let's start an epidemic quick,
   and get the world infected!

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      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That would be great,to start a smiling epidemic. It is so needed these days Great poem!! Thank you for sharing.

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      fastfretaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      This is so beautiful.  Someone should start a National Day of Smiling.

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      DJ Andersonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      A.Lawrence, I had forgotten about this poem.
      Super poem.  Thanks for putting it out for other to read.
      DJ.

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   Beach Teachposted 11 years ago

   I do believe smiling is contagious.  When you make eye contact with someone and give a genuine smile it almost always comes back to you in return.  In that exchange of smiles there seems to be a brief connection or wordless communication that sends out positive vibes.  Somehow your day gets a little brighter with a smile!

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      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      So true! thank you for your answer!

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   superkatesposted 11 years ago

   I say smiling is really contagious. There is a concept in social psychology called facial feedback hypothesis which roughly says that when you smile, you and your social environment is likely to take a positive attitude.

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      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I love this psychological answer!!!! Great!!! Thanks for answering.

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