What is so great about a smile?

Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, other natural painkillers, and serotonin. 9 Together, these brain chemicals make us feel good from head to toe. Not only do they elevate your mood, but they also relax your body and reduce physical pain.

What does a smile symbolize?

People also use smiles to reassure others, to be polite, and to communicate trustworthiness, belonging, and good intentions. Smiles like these have been characterized as “affiliation” smiles because they function as social connectors. A gentle smile is often perceived as a sign of compassion , for example.

What is a smile worth?

Researchers at Bangor University studied the economic value of a smile to answer the age-old question: what is a smile worth? Their research concluded that each smile is worth one-third of a penny. That would take a lot of smiling to save enough to purchase something.