i try to keep a smile on my face! this helps me a lot with socializing, and i've noticed 9/10 people respond positively to it. like just smile and say "hello" to passersby. i think smiling also makes you feel better, subconsciously. and it shows that you're open to interactions.
Feb 24, 2025
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friends, family, strangers, cashiers, whoever it may be, smiling at people is so fun and cool! maybe it is just because I am a beautiful lady (that is sarcastic it is not meant to come off as vain) but I find whenever I smile at someone, they smile back, and now two people are smiling! smiling has even been proven to make you happier. my source? just trust me 🙏. I kind of see it as an acknowledgement, like I am human and you are human and we are both here and we are both living and alive and I see you! and maybe you see me! who knows, you may even make someone’s day just a little bit better :)
Jan 26, 2025
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working in retail recently and smiling when greeting customers made me realize how powerful that gesture is. you literally, subconsciously force (most) people to smile back, creating a friendly greeting. i've been thinking about that concept lately..
Dec 11, 2024
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Everyone’s a winner here. Instant serotonin boost and a fucking superpower. You just brightened someone’s day by just showing your pretty smile
Jan 25, 2024
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maybe there’s nothing wrong with you and there‘s just (many) other factors at play / or it‘s really just that damn phone
Feb 10, 2025
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when i worked at the Apple Store / Genius Bar in college, we were trained on "assuming positive intent" from customers and peers. at the time, when i was a shithead 20-year-old, i thought this phrase was such bullshit. of course i can tell when someone has malicious intent, why not respond in kind! but now that i'm a bit older, i've realized the real wisdom behind the idea "assume positive intent" is that, when faced with interpersonal conflict, it's better to take the path of least resistance and keep your cool.
for example, if i'm getting kind of annoyed with someone at work and i want to write a snarky email, i find it best to walk away from the keyboard and write my response when i'm feeling less activated.
the result is that i can feel good about how i handle my feelings, i reflect better on other people, and i'm being an actual grown up. ;~)
Feb 19, 2025