A Smile Makes Such a Difference

Do you prefer being smiled at or frowned upon?

It's a leading question, cause we all prefer a smile over a frown, a grimace, or a sour face looking at us when we walk into a store, receive a service, or ask someone for directions on the street.

A smile can make all the difference between a positive or negative reaction. It can be the ice-breaker that makes us feel warm inside. It can be the reason someone says yes, agrees, or buys.

And it is a genuinely powerful tool that is dead simple to use.

The thing is, we often forget to use it when no one else is around, yet it can still make a real contribution.

When writing that email to a client or colleague, smile while doing it and you'll notice the email comes out much more positive, optimistic, and warm. When chatting on the phone, texting a friend, or even reading a book, choosing to smile while at it will change the result and likely bring about a better outcome.

This is not to say a smile is needed at every single interaction, but when it fits the situation, it can make the difference between day and night.

Try it. Smile at the host in the restaurant, the postman in your neighborhood, the grocery store clerk, or anyone you're running into. You will likely be smiled back at, and not spit upon.

Who knows, you may come to realize it's one of your unique superpowers ;)