Smile Quote by Daniel H. Pink
““A genuine smile involves two facial muscles: (1) the zygomatic major muscle, which stretches from the cheekbone and lifts the corners of the mouth; and (2) the outer part of the obicularis oculi muscle, which orbits the eye, and is involved in “pulling down the eyebrows and the skin below the eyebrows, pulling up the skin below the eye, and raising the cheeks.”7 Artificial smiles involve only the zygomatic major.””
About This Quote
Genuine smiles engage both mouth and eye muscles, while fake smiles only use the mouth.
In simple terms: Real smiles use eyes and mouth; fake ones just the mouth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate authentic expressions.
Themes
communication
psychology
authenticity
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
observational
educational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- interviews
- customer service
Key Concepts
facial expression
emotional intelligence
social signaling
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you tell the difference between a real and fake smile?
- How does authenticity affect trust?
A Different Perspective
People may misinterpret a smile without eye involvement.
