Out of the mouths of babes, a stupid question that lead to a lot of thought. Can anyone provide a solution to an argument that needs settling, the sooner the better??
2007-01-11 06:44:52 · 14 answers · asked by rossdalgarno 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Why not?
Why is anything called anything?
2007-01-11 06:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by chiliboop 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although it lasts only a moment, the memory may stay with you all your life. Its value is immense, but nobody is so poor that he cannot share it or so rich that he does not need it. What are we talking about? A smile. An important reason for smiling is the positive effect it has on others. A sincere smile communicates our feelings without the need for words, whether it be a smile of greeting, of sympathy, or of encouragement. Occasionally, just looking at a child’s appealing smile in a photograph can bring a smile to our lips.
Receiving a warm smile can help us to feel more relaxed and to cope better with frustration or challenges.Yes, by this simple gesture, we can benefit ourselves and others. Why not make an effort to share this most valuable gift—a warm smile?
2017-01-12 13:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Beautiful Bird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"[From Middle English smilen, to smile, probably of Scandinavian origin; see smei- in Indo-European roots.]" (1)
"[Origin: 1250–1300; ME smyllen (v.); c. OHG smīlan, Dan smile]" (2)
"smile [smail] verb
to show pleasure, amusement etc by turning up the corners of the mouth
Example: He smiled warmly at her as he shook hands; They all smiled politely at the joke; He asked her what she was smiling at. Arabic: إبْتِسامَه
Chinese (Simplified): 微笑
Chinese (Traditional): 微笑
Czech: usmívat se
Danish: smile
Dutch: glimlachen
Estonian: naeratama, naerma
Finnish: hymyillä
French: sourire
German: lächeln
Greek: χαμογελώ,μειδιώ
Hungarian: mosolyog
Icelandic: brosa
Indonesian: tersenyum
Italian: sorridere
Japanese: ほほえむ
Korean: 미소짓다
Latvian: smaidīt
Lithuanian: šypsotis
Norwegian: smile
Polish: uśmiechać się
Portuguese (Brazil): sorrir
Portuguese (Portugal): sorrir
Romanian: a zâmbi
Russian: улыбаться
Slovak: usmievať sa
Slovenian: smehljati se
Spanish: sonreír
Swedish: le, se glad ut
Turkish: gülümsemek
smile [smail] noun
an act of smiling, or the resulting facial expression
Example: `How do you do?' he said with a smile; the happy smiles of the children Arabic: إبْتِسام، تَبَسُّم
Chinese (Simplified): 微笑，喜色
Chinese (Traditional): 微笑，喜色
Czech: úsměv
Danish: smil
Dutch: glimlach
Estonian: naeratus
Finnish: hymy
French: sourire
German: das Lächeln
Greek: χαμόγελο
Hungarian: mosoly
Icelandic: bros
Indonesian: senyuman
Italian: sorriso
Japanese: 微笑
Korean: 미소, 환한 웃음
Latvian: smaids
Lithuanian: šypsena
Norwegian: smil
Polish: uśmiech
Portuguese (Brazil): sorriso
Portuguese (Portugal): sorriso
Romanian: zâmbet, surâs
Russian: улыбка
Slovak: úsmev
Slovenian: nasmeh
Spanish: sonrisa
Swedish: leende
Turkish: gülümseme" (3)
2007-01-11 06:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by LadyDragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The origin is the arabic word bismilla which means in the name of alla (god ).
When the first europeans got to hear this blessing they converted it to their language and so it became the word
SMILE ,simple isn't it? :)
2007-01-11 07:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by izi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a nice word, like an actual smile. =)
2007-01-11 06:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a child speaks,it is not through malice aforethought but from truth of the situation.
(The Emperor and his clothes)?
2007-01-15 05:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because when you smile there is a mile of smiles behind it lol
2007-01-11 06:49:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahh how sweet your kids are cute. i dont know the answer by the way so sorry but its nice you all have these chats. mine are also inquisitive although that one has never come up. encourage em and i hope we find the answer.
2007-01-11 07:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by babyshambles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about reading this....
http://www.answers.com/topic/smile
it talks about the origin and what language the word came from.
2007-01-11 06:53:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it easy to remember .
2007-01-11 06:54:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋