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FrogGirl
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18 Jan 2009, 9:02 pm

My problem is that I smile at the wrong times such as when in conversation with someone about a serious issue.



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19 Jan 2009, 8:23 am

I don't understand. Maybe I have to watch the programme you're talking about...


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19 Jan 2009, 9:51 am

FrogGirl wrote:
My problem is that I smile at the wrong times such as when in conversation with someone about a serious issue.

Smile generally says: "I like what I see/hear/think/etc."
This is how it is meant to be used - you let the other people know that you like something. Or someone.



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19 Jan 2009, 10:24 pm

What I mean is that they stop midsentence, smile, and go back to talking. Its like the smile is part of their speech.