If a man smiles all the time, he's probably selling something that doesn't work.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests constant smiling often indicates a sales pitch or something misleading.
- In plain terms
- If someone smiles too much, they are likely selling a bad product.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of excessive enthusiasm in sales.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does happiness seem fake?
- How do you spot a scam?
Another view
Some people smile genuinely regardless of what they are doing.
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