2006-12-31 11:22:08 · 46 answers · asked by taxi 6 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
a smile is in the eyes a grin is in the mouth
2006-12-31 14:22:39 · answer #1 · answered by no expert but... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the type of question I love to answer, thank you! The difference between a grin and a smile is much like the difference between a 'chuckle' and a 'laugh'. A chuckle often comes from a much different place from within than does a smile or a laugh. A grin/chuckle dwells from a more mischievous place and is often the delivery and/or the response to a more arbitrary side of us. While a smile and/or a laugh more traditionally comes unexpectedly and spontaneously from within us. If this is not the case, then perhaps you should ask someone; “when was the last time you grinned?” vs. “when was the last time you smiled?” My guess is that a person is more likely to recall the more favorable memory of the two which will typically be the more sincere, genuine smile. Good luck!
2016-03-29 02:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a grin is a big smile. A grin is a smile that shows most of the teeth. Grin is a kind of smile that the person really feel like smiling.
2007-01-04 00:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jacaré 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of degree a grin is a wider smile with the teeth exposed.
In terms of social meaning I think a grin is more associated with youth and better dental hygiene and also I feel it is a bit more challenging that a smile.
Note that you can have all sorts of smiles and grins, from shy or sly smiles to cheeky and radiant grins.
If the teeth are actually 'bared' then this is a sign that things are not so funny anymore.
2007-01-02 00:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by mince42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A grin is a kind of smile. It's usually the word used to describe a smile that is wide and charming, and usually a "grin" is the kind of smile that causes your eyes to seem to smile, too.
Most children, before they learn the "fake smile" most of us adults have perfected, "grin" most of the time. It's a somewhat "imperfect" smile, since it can show off missing teeth or cause your eyes to close for a picture and it's often uneven, but it's the kind of smile people like to see because it's genuine.
2006-12-31 16:51:06 · answer #5 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A grin usually always exposes the teeth; a smile does not necessarily
2006-12-31 12:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A smile is pure, simple joy.
A grin denotes some thought process is going on. A different thought process than that which is behind a smile.
2006-12-31 11:27:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A smile lights up the face. A grin is more of a cheeky smile
2006-12-31 11:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I like this question. :D
A smile is generally used to show respect or formality.
A grin describes pleasure or a very good mood.
Oh and a smile can be faked, but a grin can't :D
2006-12-31 12:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by Psychosis 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A grin is a smile with attitude.
2006-12-31 11:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋