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What does it mean?
Facial expressions convey affection when words fail.
In plain terms
Smiling shows love without speaking.
What can you take from it?
Non-verbal cues often express emotions best.

Where it applies

  • showing affection
  • replacing words
  • reading cues

Putting it to work

  • use non-verbal cues
  • express love
  • read expressions

Questions to consider

  • How do you show love?
  • What does a smile mean?

Another view

Smiles can also be fake or mask other emotions.

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