It doesn’t cost a cent smiling at someone you meet on the street or anywhere else. It is something that causes a chain reaction. It might be the beginning of a lovely conversation and exchange of thoughts with someone. Years ago, I blogged about this same topic but I could not remember now what year I wrote it. Usually it happens when you are waiting at the clinic for your doctor. Sometimes I ask myself why it is so easy to share with people you barely know about your health and medical problems and they do the same. I often talk too with supermarket cashiers or their helpers roaming around the place. Is it because of the anonymity of it, that you wouldn’t likely meet again in the future?
Early this morning, I was walking at the park square when I noticed this old man walking alongside me. I said ‘good morning’ and he replied ‘magandang umaga’. That started my day.
Think about this, people say you burn more calories when you smile than when you frown.
I’m all for easy calorie burning. I’m smiling at you, Arlene.
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What a love smile Anne. Smiling back at you😀🫠😆
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I find it easier to talk to strangers now than I did in my youth 🙂
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That’s good to know Derrick. We become wiser as we grow older😊
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When I am out walking with Ollie, I always smile and say ‘Hello’ to everyone I meet. 99% of them return the greeting and smile.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It always comes back Pete! Lovely keeping the smiles around😉
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To see if you may approach a strange dog, you watch for its tail to wag.
To see if you can approach a stranger, we look for a smile.
It’s our way of wagging our pleasure.
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What a nice analogy Wayne, I certainly agree😊
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I am told I always look happy. I say, “I can’t help it, I have a smiley face.” And with people still obliged to wear masks in some departments at work, it is sometimes difficult to tell. But, I think one way of telling is through their eyes ☺️ << just like that…
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Yes, I can tell you are smiling even the mask is on. I’ve been wearing one every time I go out since I had sigmoid surgery and chemo years ago. I am afraid to go out without it😉😘😀
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Funny, though, when they said we could take the masks off in the corridors and offices, it felt like something was missing. And I personally felt exposed haha
How are you keeping, btw?
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I’m good.
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That’s lovely. It’s really good that you have a positive outlook because that helps a lot!
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We really should have enough faith that we will get well. I am going back to my ENT on Monday. Got ear problem since we had Covid two years ago.
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I don’t really talk to strangers. But, yes, smile makes a difference.
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It really does. Thanks😘
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