World Smile Day

Words related to smile: beam, grin, laugh, smirk, simper, and be gracious.

A smile is a facial expression formed primarily by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth.

When did humans start smiling?

The origin of smiles goes back at least 30 million years, when old world monkeys and our direct ancestors diverged, according to a new study. The study found that when human and chimp infants are dozing, they sometimes show facial movements that resemble smiles.

What are the 3 types of smiles?

There are three distinct types of smile, a new study has revealed. People switch between 'reward', 'affiliation' and 'dominance' smiles, using different facial muscle combinations to make them, according to researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Is smile a personality?

Your smile is a window into your personality, offering insights into your emotions, traits, and characteristics. A genuine smile reveals happiness, while a confident smile indicates self-assurance.

Why do people have different smiles?

Essentially, our individual smiles are one part personality, one part genetics, and one part oral health and hygiene. The color of our teeth plays a big role in the impression our smiles make, as does the health of our gums.

What is the secret behind a smile?

When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Then other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. The endorphins act as a mild pain reliever, whereas the serotonin is an antidepressant.

What does fake smile look like?

Watch for eye movements: Real smiles cause the eyes to move. It is fake if the rest of the person's face stays still while they are smiling. Watch for bottom teeth: When a person has a genuine smile, they are less likely to expose the bottom row of teeth. A fake smile is more likely to include both rows of teeth

What does psychology say about smiling?

It's no secret that smiling has a number of positive effects on both the mind and the body. In fact, smiling is more effective in stimulating the reward mechanism of the brain than chocolate is, meaning that smiling makes people feel happy.

Why is World Smile Day?

As is well known by now throughout the world Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963. That image went on to become the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet.

As the years passed Harvey Ball became concerned about the over-commercialization of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace. Out of that concern came his idea for World Smile Day. He thought that we, all of us, should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world. The smiley face knows no politics, no geography and no religion.

Harvey’s idea was that for at least one day each year, neither should we. He declared that the first Friday in October each year would henceforth be World Smile Day. Ever since that first World Smile Day held in 1999, it has continued every year in Smiley's hometown of Worcester, MA and around the world.

After Harvey died in 2001, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation was created to honor his name and memory. The Foundation continues as the official sponsor of World Smile Day each year.

Theme for smile day:

The theme for World Smile Day 2023, “Radiate Joy,” encourages individuals to not only smile themselves but to be the source of happiness for others.

Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.