How to fake a smile!

If you have gone through something devastating or just having a bad day, smiling is definitely not an option. What if your job requires you to smile often and be peppy? This article will show you how to fake a smile and make it really look convincing.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. You're getting ready to start your day at work out head out in public. You are not particularly happy or in the smiling mood, but you know that you can't be rude and not at least issue a smile. Here's what you can do.
2. Think of a funny movie or anything that may make you laugh or smile just before coming in contact with someone. This will appear real and the other person will know no difference. If you try just smiling and it's not real, you will be transparent and the individual can tell if it's fake or not.
3. Telling yourself not to smile usually is a good reverse psychology role you can pull on yourself. You are able to issue a quick and pleasant smile this way.
4. If you are a good actor, smile only when you know someone will be in direct contact with you. You do not have to smile when they are not around.

Tips & Warnings

• This doesn't always work for everyone but it's worth a shot. Being severely depressed needs medical attention, this method will definitely not work.