2006-12-06 17:30:34 · 10 answers · asked by Helpfulman 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Because they're genuinely happy. (rare)
Because they're trying to be friendly and follow social 'norms'. (most common)
I dislike people telling me to smile more though. It's a bit patronizing. It's like I'll smile when I have a perfectly good reason to, thanks. (for male Daria-ness)
2006-12-06 17:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because your happy. And if you smile it might make someone else smile. A smile is infectious. So keep on smiling. : - )
2006-12-07 01:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Lia*808 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems simple, but actually that's a good question. Why do humans smile when animals don't? or do they? What's it's purpose with our species? Maybe to signal to others that we're receptive, not hostile,...
2006-12-07 01:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At a very basic level, according to scientists, because we evolved from animals.
Smiling shows teeth (dominance) and health (healthy gums, white teeth) to others.
Smiling also requires flexing the face muscles, again signaling degree of dominance-signal of health.
2006-12-07 02:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it feels good.
because they are happy.
a smile is the same in all languages
:,)
2006-12-07 01:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're happy
They want to make other people feel more comfortable talking to them
To try to look like they're okay, even if they're not
2006-12-07 02:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by jennabeanski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it feels good and people want to be friendly. a way of interacting with someone or trying to be friend with someone. life is full of happiness.
2006-12-07 01:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by jessica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amusement, anger, disbelief, joy.
2006-12-07 01:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by Trio Fan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to show hapiness? why do birds fly?
2006-12-07 01:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by king of spain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i agree with
onewinged...
2006-12-07 01:50:42 · answer #10 · answered by Franky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋