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“On 'America's Top Model,' I've always told my girls to smile with their eyes. We call it 'smizing.' Over the years, it's actually become part of pop culture. I would be walking down the street, and girls would say, 'Smize!'” quote by Tyra Banks
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“On 'America's Top Model,' I've always told my girls to smile with their eyes. We call it 'smizing.' Over the years, it's actually become part of pop culture. I would be walking down the street, and girls would say, 'Smize!'”

Tyra Banks

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Smizing means expressing emotion through the eyes, turning a smile into a powerful visual cue that can influence perception and confidence.

In simple terms: Smile with your eyes to convey feeling.

Key Takeaway

Use eye expression to connect with others.

Themes

confidence self‑presentation media influence

Mood

playful confident

Type

motivational cultural

When to use this quote

  • fashion shoots
  • public speaking
  • social media posts
  • interviews

Key Concepts

non‑verbal communication personal branding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice genuine eye expression?
  • When does eye contact become intrusive?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted without genuine feeling.

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