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Re:Why Russians do not smile (2002) by dougmwne on Friday May 28, 2021 @02:44PM (#27319053)
Basically the article still applies. People who always have a smile on their face are praised as having reached a level of contentment and joy that the rest of us aspire to. That and you'll eventually get fired from your job if you never smile.
Re:Why Russians do not smile (2002) by swensel on Friday May 28, 2021 @04:11PM (#27319890)
Speaking of jobs, at least in America, smiling is helpful even getting the job in the first place.
Re:Why Russians do not smile (2002) by type0 on Friday May 28, 2021 @07:34PM (#27321746)
As it was explained to me by one American: it signals confidence.