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I saw a lot of this with tourists posing for pictures at the 9/11 memorial in NYC. Cringe. There are times when it is absolutely inappropriate to smile.
by programmarchy 9y ago
I saw a lot of this with tourists posing for pictures at the 9/11 memorial in NYC. Cringe. There are times when it is absolutely inappropriate to smile.
- aeriklawson 9y agoSure, I totally agree. I was referring to more "day to day" attitudes than situational though.
- blubb-fish 9y agoThose "smiles" also don't seem to come from heart or being based on a philosophy of attempting to see the good in the world or empathizing socially. The stereotypical American smile is the smile of a salesman. It conveys this "I am a winner" attitude - no humbleness or sincerity.