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SOCIAL SMILE
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The corners of the mouth rise without involvement of the eyes.
MEANS
Politeness, social compliance, or a wish to appear friendly. Not felt enjoyment.
CONTEXT
The default smile of customer service, photographs, and uncomfortable conversations. The mouth obeys conscious control easily; the eyes do not. A social smile is not a sign of dishonesty — it is a sign of social management.
NOT
A Duchenne smile, which involves the eyes.
