Do you think smiling is contagious?

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  1. moneyfairy profile image61
    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.

  2. Just Ask Susan profile image93
    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.

    1. moneyfairy profile image61
      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Susan. me too!

  3. profile image60
    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.

    1. moneyfairy profile image61
      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

  4. fastfreta profile image75
    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.

    1. moneyfairy profile image61
      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

  5. Lor's Stories profile image59
    Lor's Storiesposted 11 years ago

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

    1. moneyfairy profile image61
      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

  6. A.Lawrence profile image60
    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!

    1. moneyfairy profile image61
      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

    2. fastfreta profile image75
      fastfretaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

    3. profile image60
      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.

  7. profile image49
    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!

    1. moneyfairy profile image61
      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      So true! thank you for your answer!

  8. superkates profile image57
    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. smile

    1. moneyfairy profile image61
      moneyfairyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

 
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