Faking a smile by pulling the corners of the lips up seems easy. Unfortunately, a genuine and fake smile makes a very clear difference. However, you can fake a smile, but from the heart if you understand how. Even if forced, a smile can stimulate the secretion of hormones in the brain that trigger a feeling of joy so that the smile looks natural!
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Method 1 of 2: Showing a Natural Facial Expression When Smiling
Step 1. Take a few deep breaths to relax yourself
Take time to relax for a moment if you have to fake a smile because facial muscles stiffen when you tense up, making your smile look fake. Before smiling, take a few deep breaths and deep breaths to calm your mind so you feel very relaxed.
It may be a very short time when you have to fake a smile, but for a deep breath, a few seconds will suffice
Step 2. Pull the corners of the lips up
The easiest way to give a smile is to pull the tip of the lips up so that the lips form a curved line like the icon of a smiling face on a cellphone. To avoid looking forced, make sure the ends of your lips are slightly stretched sideways and up until you feel your cheek muscles contract.
The muscle that is activated when you smile is called the zygomatic major
Step 3. Don't close your lips
Let your lips relax while you contract your cheek muscles to smile so you don't look fake. Pinch your lips slightly apart when you smile or open them a little wider to show off your pearly white teeth!
Step 4. Engage your eye muscles when you smile
A natural smile will affect the entire face, including the eyes. When practicing smiling, try to keep the corners of your eyes slightly wrinkled. Although the corner of the eye (orbicularis oculi) cannot be contracted voluntarily, learn to imitate a natural smile by squinting slightly.
In addition to squinting, slightly raise both eyebrows
Step 5. Say words that end in "ah", instead of saying "ciiisss"
Maybe you often hear people say, "Say ciiiisss!" when you want to take pictures. However, this method does not produce a natural smile because the jaw tightens when you say "ciiisss" and causes the lip muscles to stretch when producing the "iii" sound. Instead, say words that end in "aaa," such as "karmaaa" or "mokaaaa."
Words that end in "aaa" make facial expressions more relaxed so that the smile looks more natural
Step 6. Touch the tip of your tongue to the back of your upper front teeth to make your smile look more natural
This technique is often used by fashion models so that the face is not tense. A smile looks more natural when the facial muscles are relaxed. This technique is especially effective if you have to smile while being photographed, but it can be applied to your everyday life.
To make your face more relaxed, touch the tip of your tongue to the back of your upper front teeth
Step 7. Take time to practice smiling while looking in the mirror every day
Practicing smiling a few minutes a day will make it easier for you to smile with a more natural facial expression. While standing in front of a mirror, imagine something that makes you smile from the heart while observing its effect on the facial muscles, especially around the eyes. When you have to fake a smile, bring back the memory!
- You will feel more comfortable smiling if you get used to seeing your own smiling face in the mirror. Don't worry if your teeth are sloppy or your cheeks round like meatballs when you smile. Whatever the result, a naturally sweet smile makes the face look more attractive.
- When you run into someone, smile at them so you can practice more.
Method 2 of 2: Thinking About Things That Make You Smile
Step 1. Imagine a pleasant experience that makes you smile happily
Even if you practice diligently, a smile from the heart is always best. If you want to smile sincerely, try remembering a very pleasant event, such as when you received a special gift from someone, did a commendable act, or enjoyed being with friends/family members while laughing and having fun.
- For example, bring up memories of when you passed your university entrance exam, made it to the top of the mountain with your friends, or had your most memorable birthday party.
- Once you feel the moment again, let the feeling of happiness fill your heart until you smile spontaneously.
- If you don't have time to remember a fun moment, imagine that people around you are wearing strange clothes, such as wearing kimonos and shower caps to a meeting! The more serious the situation, the better the outcome!
Step 2. Try to remember a joke that made you smile brightly
Smiling is the beginning of laughter. So you can smile if you laugh at the thought of something funny! To that end, think about a funny incident you've experienced, read about, or saw on TV. Anything that makes you laugh can make you smile!
If you have time to prepare yourself, look at funny pictures on your cellphone or read humorous stories on WA from friends
Step 3. Imagine you are on the move with loved ones if you need an instant solution
One of the reasons people smile spontaneously is meeting loved ones. If you have to fake a smile, imagine having a loved one beside you.
Although this moment is different for everyone, you can only remember the pleasant experiences with him, such as when grandma served a plate full of warm sponge cake or holding hands with a lover when they started dating
Step 4. Imagine a cute animal if you love to pet animals
This method can also make you smile spontaneously! Animal lovers are very entertained by the cuteness of pets. So, imagine that you are playing with your pet cat or rabbit while stroking it lovingly. You're ready to smile sweetly as soon as your face feels relaxed!
- You are free to fantasize as you please. Imagine a small fluffy cat rubbing its face in the palm of your hand, a small dog lying on the floor wanting to be pampered, or an iguana perched on your shoulder suddenly kissing your cheek.
- The excitement that comes in response to pets has led many people to use this as a method of therapy in recent years!
