Russians make fun of Americans because they smile all the time. Americans flash a smile for strangers with all thirty-two teeth showing.
Russians do not overuse smiling as a way to meet the outside world. Daily life in Russia is difficult. Even small errands require much more effort than similar chores in the west. There is little comfort and happiness.
That may be why they don't smile very much in public there isn't much to smile about. You rarely see a smiling face in public in Russia.
Russians use an unsmiling face as a barrier between themselves and an outside world. They think that smiling at everyone makes them look like a heavily sedated mental patient.
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Friday, December 14, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Smile Once More - A Poem on Smile
SMILE-ONCE MORE
Smile caressing your lips
fondles my body in bliss
Smile a glossy smile
to enliven my mind in style
Smile a smile to sparkle
to enlighten my soul to dazzle
Smile and smile with you
enthrone my spirit with you
Smile a lustrous smile
to enrich my route awhile
Smile for Heavens to bloom
smile to cast away my gloom
Smile as moonlight glance
see my rhythmic dance
Smile on my shoulders' wings
Oh! listen, the bird sings
Smile when at its best
cast Cupid's arrow on my chest
By Prasanna Kumari
Source : http://www.poemsabout.com/smile/
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
How to Make Someone Smile
1. Smile at them. Don't have a forced smile, but a soft caring smile. You can even practice in the mirror.
2. Tell them a funny joke. Inside jokes work really well, especially if it is something only between the two of you.
3. Find something funny online and send it around in an email, such as funny cat clips.
4. Compliment them sincerely. Tell them how you love their shirt or how their hair looks.
5. Invite them to do something fun with you that you will both enjoy. Go bowling, swimming, or something else fun and active.
6. Pick a dandelion or blade of grass and give it to them. Say things such as, “I got this especially for you!” or "I picked this weed just for you!" It is different and might make them laugh at your silliness, make them smile at your sweet nature.
7. Listen to them. Try to understand their thoughts and be in their shoes. This shows you care and love them, whether they may appreciate it or not. Be there. They will come to realize what a friend you've been.
* Listen to what they have to say and let them know that you are there to help if
needed.
* Be happy yourself. You're saying, I know how to be happy - follow me! It can
fade their sadness, getting in touch with their desire to enjoy themselves
instead of shedding tears.
* Do something that encourages sweating. Football, soccer, basketball, a jog with
you two together, dancing, bowling, cleaning up the garage, etc.
* Give your friend a hug! Tell them how you feel about them.
* Take him/her to see animals, especially when he/her loves them!
* Do something that is familiar and entertains him/her.
* Let them know that you're comfortable with them around - say "Vera! I love
you!", "I missed you!", "I love being around you!", "It's so nice to be here
with you", etc. The other person would appreciate knowing that they're
appreciated! Say anything sweet you truly mean, but have always kept on the
inside. It'll make them smile physically and mentally, knowing that it came from
the bottom of your heart.
* If your friend wants to be alone, leave him or her alone.
* If your friend is upset about someone, don't say bad things about that person,
to make things worse. It'd just encourage negative feelings towards that someone
he/she is thinking of.
* Try to avoid making comments about how you pity him/her.
* Don't try too hard to cheer this other person up, meaning trying for a long
period of time without any success. If you do, they can start thinking that you
can't make them happy.
Source : http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Someone-Happy
2. Tell them a funny joke. Inside jokes work really well, especially if it is something only between the two of you.
3. Find something funny online and send it around in an email, such as funny cat clips.
4. Compliment them sincerely. Tell them how you love their shirt or how their hair looks.
5. Invite them to do something fun with you that you will both enjoy. Go bowling, swimming, or something else fun and active.
6. Pick a dandelion or blade of grass and give it to them. Say things such as, “I got this especially for you!” or "I picked this weed just for you!" It is different and might make them laugh at your silliness, make them smile at your sweet nature.
7. Listen to them. Try to understand their thoughts and be in their shoes. This shows you care and love them, whether they may appreciate it or not. Be there. They will come to realize what a friend you've been.
Tips
* Listen to what they have to say and let them know that you are there to help if
needed.
* Be happy yourself. You're saying, I know how to be happy - follow me! It can
fade their sadness, getting in touch with their desire to enjoy themselves
instead of shedding tears.
* Do something that encourages sweating. Football, soccer, basketball, a jog with
you two together, dancing, bowling, cleaning up the garage, etc.
* Give your friend a hug! Tell them how you feel about them.
* Take him/her to see animals, especially when he/her loves them!
* Do something that is familiar and entertains him/her.
* Let them know that you're comfortable with them around - say "Vera! I love
you!", "I missed you!", "I love being around you!", "It's so nice to be here
with you", etc. The other person would appreciate knowing that they're
appreciated! Say anything sweet you truly mean, but have always kept on the
inside. It'll make them smile physically and mentally, knowing that it came from
the bottom of your heart.
Warnings
* If your friend wants to be alone, leave him or her alone.
* If your friend is upset about someone, don't say bad things about that person,
to make things worse. It'd just encourage negative feelings towards that someone
he/she is thinking of.
* Try to avoid making comments about how you pity him/her.
* Don't try too hard to cheer this other person up, meaning trying for a long
period of time without any success. If you do, they can start thinking that you
can't make them happy.
Source : http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Someone-Happy
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Sweetest Ways to make a girl smile
It is good that you are able to find things in life that make you smile. Nothing is better than seeing SMILE on HER face which makes you grin with delight !
1. Don't hug her friends or your friends that are girls cause she'll feel left out
2. Hold HER hand at any moment . . . even if its just for a second.
3. Hug her from behind
4. Leave her voice messages to wake up to.
5. Wrestle with her :)
6. Don't go hang out with your ex when shes not with you, you might not realize how badly it hurts her.
7.If you're talking to another girl, when you're done talking, walk over and hug her and kiss her.... let her know she's yours and they aren't.
8. Write her notes or call her just to say "hi"
9. Introduce her to your friends . . . as your girlfriend.
10. Play with her hair.
11. Pick her up (she loves it)
12. Get upset if another guy touches her and she doesn't like it
13. Make her laugh
14. Let her fall asleep in your arms.
15. If she's mad at you, kiss her.
16. If you care about her, then TELL HER
17. Every guy should give their girl 3 things: a stuffed animal(she'll hug it every time she goes to sleep), jewelry (she'll treasure it forever), and one of his t-shirts (she'll most likely wear it to bed).
18. Treat her the same around your friends as you do when you're alone.
19. Look her in the eyes and smile.
20. Hang out with her on weekends
21. Kiss her in the rain (girls love this)
22. Kiss her just for the heck of it
23. If your listening to music, let her listen too.
24. Remember her birthday and get her something, even if
its simple and inexpensive, it came from YOU.
25. Let her lay on you. whenever
26. Always call her when you say you will, it may not seem like it, but it does hurt her and makes her think you don't care so call even if you can only talk for a minute. Girls don't necessarily have to have hour-long conversations every night but its nice for us to hear your voice even for a quick hello.
27. Give her what she wants
28. Recognize the SMALL things . . . they usually mean the most.
29. Tell HER she is beautiful
30. Hang out with HER whenever you are free and u should be free to hang with your girl friend all the time (unless you have a job...She'll understand)
31. If u care about her...SHOW her! <~~The most important
http://www.mindviz.com/messages.php?id=21292
1. Don't hug her friends or your friends that are girls cause she'll feel left out
2. Hold HER hand at any moment . . . even if its just for a second.
3. Hug her from behind
4. Leave her voice messages to wake up to.
5. Wrestle with her :)
6. Don't go hang out with your ex when shes not with you, you might not realize how badly it hurts her.
7.If you're talking to another girl, when you're done talking, walk over and hug her and kiss her.... let her know she's yours and they aren't.
8. Write her notes or call her just to say "hi"
9. Introduce her to your friends . . . as your girlfriend.
10. Play with her hair.
11. Pick her up (she loves it)
12. Get upset if another guy touches her and she doesn't like it
13. Make her laugh
14. Let her fall asleep in your arms.
15. If she's mad at you, kiss her.
16. If you care about her, then TELL HER
17. Every guy should give their girl 3 things: a stuffed animal(she'll hug it every time she goes to sleep), jewelry (she'll treasure it forever), and one of his t-shirts (she'll most likely wear it to bed).
18. Treat her the same around your friends as you do when you're alone.
19. Look her in the eyes and smile.
20. Hang out with her on weekends
21. Kiss her in the rain (girls love this)
22. Kiss her just for the heck of it
23. If your listening to music, let her listen too.
24. Remember her birthday and get her something, even if
its simple and inexpensive, it came from YOU.
25. Let her lay on you. whenever
26. Always call her when you say you will, it may not seem like it, but it does hurt her and makes her think you don't care so call even if you can only talk for a minute. Girls don't necessarily have to have hour-long conversations every night but its nice for us to hear your voice even for a quick hello.
27. Give her what she wants
28. Recognize the SMALL things . . . they usually mean the most.
29. Tell HER she is beautiful
30. Hang out with HER whenever you are free and u should be free to hang with your girl friend all the time (unless you have a job...She'll understand)
31. If u care about her...SHOW her! <~~The most important
http://www.mindviz.com/messages.php?id=21292
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