Smiling Is Not Just About Being Happy

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We have times when we smile because we are happy. Smile is a general gesture that even whenever you are in the world, you know that when someone smiles, they are happy. Well, there is some exception, maybe.

We all have reasons to smile. We smile when we hit our volume of sales. We smile when we eat a good meal. We smile when we are winning.

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For me, smiling is not just about being happy. I will list some reasons why I smile in this article.

1) I smile when I am in an awkward situation.

When you feel in an awkward situation just smile, it will save you (sometimes). This situation is when we are having a conversation that is mostly tabooed like religion, politics, and money.

These are the convos that I do not like to talk about. I know we have different views on it so, there is a chance of arguments. And then, the situation will become awkward. When I am in this situation, I say nothing and just smile. I do not need to say my thoughts on it if they do not respect it at all. Also, just walk away and do an excuse like you are having a bad stomach haha!

2) When someone is full of BS.

You know and you feel when someone is lying in your face. You know it so well that when you spill the beans, they will flip out. What I do when I am in this position is smile and just listen to his or her stories.

My mind is saying, "You really think I will believe in your stories." I am not a person that confronts you the first, I will be the last one so that I will truly confirm if you are lying.

3) When I feel sad ( Yes).

Did you know when you are smiling even though you are not happy makes you happy? To be scientific, when we smile, our brains will send tiny molecules known as neuropeptides to fight stress and sadness.

Our body is wonderful, right? I always do this when I feel down or when I feel empty. It is one inexpensive way to be happy. I do not need to impulsively buy, or stress-eating. Haha!

4) When I need to be fake sometimes.

They said, fake it until you made it. Faking is not generally bad. Faking can sometimes save you in a bad situation.

One time, someone is asking me to lend 1,000 pesos. For I know, this person has so much unpaid money to my friends. In short, he is not to be trusted when it comes to his promises to pay his debts.

What I know is the money that he borrows is spent on casinos and gambling. I would rather lend my money to people who are really needing it. I fake a situation wherein I said that I do not have money and all my money is invested in something. I am glad that he did not ask anything after that. See? Faking is not bad at all.

Final Thoughts

Are we the same, too? Yes, smiling should be used in happiness often and not on what in my list. I only use smiling in bad situations when it is my last resort to escape it. Happiness is one of my aspirations in life. I choose happiness and healthy mental health over everything.

Thank you for reading my article!

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Sa mga maliliit na bagay bagay napapa smile ako, abay ewan ko din kung bakit hahahha like, nakakakita ako ng langgam na may pinapasan ng isang butil ng bigas , para akong timang na bigla nalang napapa smile hahhaha

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2 years ago

Aww, baka appreciative ka sis 😊 you always look positivity to little things.

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2 years ago

More to learn, but I don't know if I'm the only one that have this issue, I really don't trust people that smile always..

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2 years ago

smiling is really a great gift and every normal human would definitely appreciate a smile ☺

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2 years ago

I smile when I'm confused about what to do and also I smile when I'm really sad because that's I could do and I have faith that God is there for me

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2 years ago

Am that kind of person who don't need any proper reason to laugh, if you see me then you can my smily face everytime. Sometimes our mild smile can hide a huge pile of sorrows and miseries too. No matter how hard the situation is just smile, I know it will never help us to solve our troubles but it can diminish our pains.

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2 years ago

Smiling sometimes given without us being aware of it. Hahha I can relate with all the things that you've said sis Hahahah. Minsan dinadaan ko na lang sa smile kahit sobrsng nsasaktan na ako HAHHAH

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2 years ago

Smiling means lots of things, but one thing is for sure, a smile could change ones mood. Smiling could change bad mood to a good one. Smiling is very inspiring.

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2 years ago

Relate ako sa faking. Palagi ko yan ginagawa... More on white lies pa nga.

Pero doon sa being sad, nako pag badtrip talaga ko, hindi ako ngumingiti eh lalo na sa ibang tao tapos bad mood ako? Hindi talaga. Siguro depende sya sa tao.

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2 years ago

Yeah, dapat masabi rin natin feelings natin sa iba. I always bottle up things kaya bigla na lang ako sumasabog.

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2 years ago

Nako ako naman, kapag keri ko pang umiwas eh iiwas ako. Ako naman eh kapag may kaaway eh silent war lang kami. Di ako skandalosa or palengkera so tatahimik lang talaga ako.

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2 years ago

Yeah dear you are absolutely right.I am smiling so it doesn't mean that I am happy Sometimes it hides our sorrow's,pains and circumstances.

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2 years ago

Laughter hides a lot, hides. Laughter is not always happy. Laughter sometimes hides sorrow. you Everything is explained beautifully.

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2 years ago

when someone tells you a lie.. hahaha yep we are the same... and yes.. just keep on smiling no matter what the situation is :)

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2 years ago

HAHAHA, di ba sis. smile na lang tayo pero alam natin sa sarili natin ang katotohanan. Ika nga, the truth will set you free.

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2 years ago

Yes sis I relate you. I smile also when there was an awkward moment. I secretly smiled sometimes. Yes when I am sad even I know it's hurt sometimes I chose to smile because it will help me a little bit the pain I felt inside.

Need to be fake sometime. Yes sis thats true. We smile even we are not okay. It's really hard but we chose it to smile parin.

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2 years ago

Yup, tuloy lang ang buhay. Ngiti pa rin kahit nahihirapan tayo.

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2 years ago

Oo sis. Dapat ganyan lang kahit ano mangyari.

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2 years ago

You're right, smiling is not about been happy,most times whenever something is lying to me, I'll just smile and keep hearing what he/she has to say.

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2 years ago

Yeah correct we smile but it doesn't always mean we're happy that's why smiling can hide something especially pains, I smile even I get hurt to prove to someone that I can handle the situation or prove to them I'm strong enough. It is weird but sometime I smile my anger situation also hihij

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2 years ago

Hey, we are the same. I do not like to give the satisfaction of others. I just smile so they will think that I do not care.

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2 years ago

Hahah just smile and nothing is wrong with it

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