Fake smiles can be easily distinguished from genuine ones from "summary" of The Power of Body Language by Tonya Reiman
When it comes to deciphering someone's true emotions, the smile is often seen as a telltale sign. A genuine smile, also known as a Duchenne smile, involves the contraction of the muscles around the eyes, known as the orbicularis oculi. This muscle movement is involuntary and difficult to fake, making it a key indicator of sincerity. On the other hand, a fake smile, also known as a social smile, typically only involves the muscles around the mouth. This lack of eye involvement is a clear signal that the smile may not be genuine. In fact, research has shown that people are quite adept at distinguishing between fake and genuine smiles based on this crucial difference. I...
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