A couple of months ago I had begun to like/ admire someone at work; envy, if you will. But envy in a positive manner. He always -- smiled. He was friendly, he never complained, or anything of that sort.
Then one day, I was at work, wondering where he was, somewhat waiting. A moment later, I heard the door open, a girl was crying; he had committed suicide.
So what is the value of a smile?
Is it just a false pretense?
What purpose does it serve?
2007-10-11 19:17:37 · 11 answers · asked by RozeRouge 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
When a person smiles, they can make another persons' day but unfortunately it doesn't always mean they're happy on the inside. A smile can hide a lot of hurt and it's not easy to tell anything is wrong. I wonder if he was trying to reach out for help in a way by smiling to let people know he was friendly and would have welcomed their help if they offered. If everyone assumed he was doing great because he always seemed happy and smiling, it might not occur to them that he could actually be very lonely, really wanting one or more friends, possibly one he could trust enough to talk to about what might be troubling him. It's not so easy to know when someone is like that and because of that fact, I can't say I'd know they needed any kind of help. I'd figure the guy already had all kinds of friends if he always seemed so nice and happy but regrettably I'd be mistaken.
2007-10-11 20:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A smile is priceless. A smile is an invitation for others to enjoy life with them. A smile can cover a multitude of hurts, in the hopes that things will get better. A smile is a gift that keeps on giving. And a smile should always be returned.
2007-10-11 19:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by Chiksita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good question, and tough for me to answer. I smile now more than I ever did, and, in general, I'm pretty happy. The funny thing is though, that I originally learned to always smile through dealing with some rude people. I had cooks at my work (I'm a server) who would give me a hard time, so I learned to just smile and not worry about it. Now, I find that I always smile, and I think it's a good thing.
2007-10-11 19:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by im_irish_mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Priceless
2007-10-11 19:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ham8888888888 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically after waking, my canines unexpectedly began prancing daintily in the process the grass for no reason whilst i became strolling her. She's a unusual one, love her dearly. blended breeds have large personalities. Then, strolling in from the chilly climate, i could desire to scent the dark roast coffee i might brewed became waiting. not something religious. basically yet another day to be happy to be alive. Pangel, you're in Glasgow? My grandfather grew up around the Clyde from you in Greenock previously working to Canada (long tale in spite of the shown fact that it did contain assaulting a impolite clergyman).
2016-10-22 03:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Smile is a priceless invitation...-that if it goes "unanswerd" for too long, is wasted on a World that doesn't Care... :(
2007-10-11 19:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a smile is a very powerful tool
i don't let everybody know my problems therefore even when im in distress i still smile while dealing with my problems.
as for this guy maybe he didn't have anyone to talk to.
2007-10-11 19:43:44 · answer #7 · answered by doctor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me a trillion dollars cannot beat a smile.
2007-10-11 19:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a genuine smile is priceless but a forced smile is pretty much worthless.
2007-10-11 19:28:27 · answer #9 · answered by schtick.trogs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smile = sorrow. the more you laugh the more you'll cry. you can't know how to smile if you didn't learn how to be sad.
2007-10-11 19:33:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋