How do I improve my smile?

[LikerOfWomen]

I understand a good smile is an important tool. But I have a problem. I look like an idiot when I try to smile. I have a decent smile when it's involuntary, but when I force it, it always looks... forced. And more like a scary clown smile or a creepy sneer. Anyone have advice on how to improve my deliberate smile?

 

[huge_guy_pimpin]

Originally posted by LikerOfWomen
I understand a good smile is an important tool. But I have a problem. I look like an idiot when I try to smile. I have a decent smile when it's involuntary, but when I force it, it always looks... forced. And more like a scary clown smile or a creepy sneer. Anyone have advice on how to improve my deliberate smile?

make it more subtle?
find reasons to have real smile ?

 

[sharpshooter]

just think about something funny...get a big grin going and then sorta turn it into a smirk.

 

[smooth666]

Originally posted by LikerOfWomen
I understand a good smile is an important tool. But I have a problem. I look like an idiot when I try to smile. I have a decent smile when it's involuntary, but when I force it, it always looks... forced. And more like a scary clown smile or a creepy sneer. Anyone have advice on how to improve my deliberate smile?

a) Post a pic!
b) Do not fake smiles. Every girl spots a fake smile in a second.
Think of sth funny . Boost your state with sth positive or funny AND do not ever think about what your smile looks like. As soon as you do your true smile is lost.
c) Do not smile for other people,smile for yourself. IGNORE other people while smiling. Just have a good time by yourself IN PUBLIC. This is the only way it works. If you pay too much attention to other people, you will become insecure by their feedback (most of them will not smile back at you for HUNDREDS of reasons).

 

[Tempest]

It's funny because I have a problem of smiling TOO much. I'm trying to cut back, no joke. People call me "smiley" and stuff.

 

[hcaz074]

Practice makes perfect!

 

[Jippii]

Remember that eyes play a part in a genuine smile... Practice in front of the mirror, i guess.

 

[KOSR]

I have improved a lot of facial gestures after I figured out exactly where my facial mucles reside;

http://www.bellspalsy.ws/exercise.htm

http://www.bellspalsy.ws/muscleimage.htm