SkyDream 315 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Believe it or not, this is entirely unrelated to Pinkie Pie! Lately, I've begun to force myself to smile. A lot. I mean constantly smile when in public. I'm actually a bit of an introvert, and repeated interaction with crowds can definitely become jarring and tiresome, but everyone like that is well-aware that an occasional interaction is inevitable. I find that one method to help brace myself against the onslaught of interpersonal interaction is to simply smile and be entirely cheerful while speaking to people. It's really hard to be down when someone is attacking you with smiles. It's really amazing how different things can seem when people get infected by your smile. I challenge anyone here to try it and see what a difference it makes. Whatever you do, smile while doing it. Except when you're in a public bathroom. Then please don't. It's creepy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) Smiling actually tricks your brain into thinking your happier than you actually are because that's what it associates the muscle expression with. If you put a pen in your mouth it makes you "smile" and you'll actually find things funnier or more enjoyable because of the brain signals thinking your smiling and release the hormone thingies responsible for feelings of happiness.. Edited November 25, 2013 by Malinter My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techite Sparkle 354 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Most simply thinking about the show makes me somewhat giddy and now I tend to actually smile more in public xD...yeah usually I'm always like ":|" But now Yeah... ^-^ In life when you are given gratitude. Be accepting and thankful of it. Because someday you just may be able to pass it on to others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinkitty 589 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Fake smiles will get you nowhere. They'll just make pedestrians think you're creepy. ~Siggy made by Kitteh O Shy <3 In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Fake smiles will get you nowhere. But its a start. And most pedestrians I see all look like depressed, sour-looking sods, creeping them out would at least get that sad look of their faces. 1 My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Playing the piano makes me smile. At college last year, I was playing the piano every day and as people walked by me, they smiled at me. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeWg-TtBRMfqketa1ELyKGg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/menelik-david-kenneth-cannady 2nd SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thunder-dash-alternative/tracks Pony.fm: https://pony.fm/thunder-dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinkitty 589 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 But its a start. They just hide your true feelings, and make people think you're okay. ~Siggy made by Kitteh O Shy <3 In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed-Headed Dragon 359 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 Playing the piano makes me smile. At college last year, I was playing the piano every day and as people walked by me, they smiled at me. Yep me too :3 A smile can do a lot. It was the key to my social life. Before, I never cracked a smile and I was lonely, But slowly as I smiled more, I became more friendly and before I knew it...I had so many friends :3 Thanks to Tao for making this sig for me ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 They just hide your true feelings, and make people think you're okay. When your out and about, that's what we have to do. This isn't about true feelings, this is more about body language in this case. Smiling makes you look more approachable and someone looking like a storm cloud. I always give a little smile to people and 8/10 I get one back. Also "fake" smiles are more used to make others feel happier than yourself, You see in MLP when they are trying (and failing)at not hurting each others feelings. My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherBrony 90 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 Fake smiling isn't going to help the fact that you cant REALLY smile. What makes you happy? Do that, do that a lot. Not too much to where you can't stop or your sad, but happy enough that you can show them who you really are. And I can't help but say this. Fake smiling? kind of like in The Hunger Games, it gets you nowhere but deeper in your own hole. I win the contest of worst signature. Good game, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinkitty 589 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 When your out and about, that's what we have to do. This isn't about true feelings, this is more about body language in this case. Smiling makes you look more approachable and someone looking like a storm cloud. I always give a little smile to people and 8/10 I get one back. Also "fake" smiles are more used to make others feel happier than yourself, You see in MLP when they are trying (and failing)at not hurting each others feelings. I'm not going to lie to others. I'll keep my neutral expression, thank you very much. ~Siggy made by Kitteh O Shy <3 In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 A smile can do a lot. It was the key to my social life. Before, I never cracked a smile and I was lonely, But slowly as I smiled more, I became more friendly and before I knew it...I had so many friends :3 I smiled like every day when I was a little kid. I was like a little Pinkie Pie! I also had a squeaky voice just like Sweetie Belle, which made everyone smile around me. And see, smiling more gets attention. Just think happy and pleasant thoughts all the time. 1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeWg-TtBRMfqketa1ELyKGg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/menelik-david-kenneth-cannady 2nd SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thunder-dash-alternative/tracks Pony.fm: https://pony.fm/thunder-dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 I'm not going to lie to others. I'll keep my neutral expression, thank you very much. Well, that's the diplomatic approach, you could use that too I guess... My OC's: Malinter, Rahl, Vengeful impact & alias-the-marked-one First fic i've written since forever here Skype: Malinter@Outlook.com "Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier." most legendary quote ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed-Headed Dragon 359 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 I smiled like every day when I was a little kid. I was like a little Pinkie Pie! I also had a squeaky voice just like Sweetie Belle, which made everyone smile around me. And see, smiling more gets attention. Just think happy and pleasant thoughts all the time. I have the most awkward smile but when I smile more I become more and more happy because more people smile back and it makes a chain reaction (Run on sentence ) Thanks to Tao for making this sig for me ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confetti Nova 58 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 "I give a smile, I get a smile. And that's so special to me". Basically this. If you smile, it brings up the energy of ones around you and of course yourself. Being positive all the time isn't easy, but it sure does make life easier. I'm pretty introverted myself, but I know people appreciate even quiet ones when they're polite and warm. Good on you partner for bringing good energy to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techite Sparkle 354 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 Most of the time I am just plain neutral lol. In life when you are given gratitude. Be accepting and thankful of it. Because someday you just may be able to pass it on to others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramba2654 602 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 (edited) Hm... I smile. Yeah, I smile many times throughout the day. But very few of those are comforting to me. Like, I rarely smile to express happiness. I usually smile to express dexterity or smartness, depending on the situation, although I'd like to be able to smile to express happiness. I doubt it'll happen soon, but I'm sure it's gonna happen. It just got a lot harder, that's all. On the fake smile thingy, I suck at it. Everybody notices that it's fake, because a fake smile only changes the mouth. There's a common misconception that a smile only happens in the mouth region. Nah, they're wrong. A true smile happens on your mouth and on your eyes. And, in my opinion, a true smile should be solely recognized by the eyes. There's a fun experiment there. Cover your face except your eyes. Give a fake smile. As hard as you try, your eyes won't chance much. But give a true smile and everyone will be able to notice that you're smiling even with your whole face covered. EDIT: I'm still lovely, though. :3 Edited November 26, 2013 by caramba2654 I won't be a complete brony until I get a Thunderlane plushie and go to a convention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Horn 430 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 Funny, I was just thinking about that. I was walking along the sidewalk earlier and some random person smiled at me for no apparent reason and I felt better... ah, yes, smiles are a great magic. "The most horrible kind of ignorance is to have an opinion on an experience that you have never experienced.""Get off your high horse and give her a hug." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayzer 1,418 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 Fake smiles will get you nowhere. They'll just make pedestrians think you're creepy. Well it depends on the kind of smile. If you having that really creepy smile then yes but just a normal one isn't. I actually get quite happy if I see someone walking past me with a big smile on his/her face. Aaamazing signature made by the awesome Nectar! Thank you so much bud! My OC page of NightStrike other oc Itiri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinkitty 589 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 Well it depends on the kind of smile. If you having that really creepy smile then yes but just a normal one isn't. I actually get quite happy if I see someone walking past me with a big smile on his/her face. What's 'creepy' and what's'normal'? ~Siggy made by Kitteh O Shy <3 In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayzer 1,418 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 What's 'creepy' and what's'normal'? Well creepy would be the perverted like smile Aaamazing signature made by the awesome Nectar! Thank you so much bud! My OC page of NightStrike other oc Itiri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 A normal smile can basically brighten up someone's day, while a creepy smile makes them uncomfortable. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinkitty 589 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 Well creepy would be the perverted like smile A normal smile can basically brighten up someone's day, while a creepy smile makes them uncomfortable. What the fuck is the difference? ~Siggy made by Kitteh O Shy <3 In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 What the fuck is the difference? The difference is, a regular smile can make you feel happy inside and a creepy smile does the opposite. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinkitty 589 November 26, 2013 Share November 26, 2013 The difference is, a regular smile can make you feel happy inside and a creepy smile does the opposite. You're... not getting the point... Whatever. I don't even care. My original point was that I'm not going to lie to others. I'll smile if I'm happy. No exceptions. ~Siggy made by Kitteh O Shy <3 In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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