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<\/a>Cue<\/strong>: Grin, Smirk or Closed-Lip Grin<\/p>\nSynonym(s)<\/strong>: Smirk, Closed-Lip Grin<\/p>\n Description<\/strong>: This is a smile done by keeping the mouth closed, teeth hidden, and curling up the corners of your lips.<\/p>\n In One Sentence<\/strong>: The grin is a type of smile that is mischievous.<\/p>\n How To Use it<\/strong>: Use the grin to signal that you are \u201cup to no good.\u201d This can work well in intimate relationships as a way to tease. Men can use this to good effect to create a \u2018bad-boy\u2019 type impression which can leave women guessing. This can help spark sexual interest.<\/p>\n Children can also use the grin to good effect against parents as it is often seen as playful and cheeky and not particularly troublesome.<\/p>\n One should avoid the grin when dealing with authoritative figures as these people, especially when under stress, may not take well to humour.<\/p>\n Context<\/strong>: General.<\/p>\n Verbal Translation<\/strong>: \u201cI\u2019m holding back information and not being totally open and honest which is why I\u2019m not doing a full smile and exposing all my teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n Variant<\/strong>: See Smiling<\/a>, Fear Smile<\/a>, Friendly Smile<\/a>, Frown (the) or Downturned Smile<\/a>, Honest Smile or Duchenne Smile<\/a>, Jaw Drop Smile<\/a>, Nervous Smile<\/a>, Polite Smile (the)<\/a>, Uneven Smile Or Lopsided Smile<\/a>, Upper Lip Smile<\/a>, Artificial Smile or Fake Smile<\/a>, Nervous Smile<\/a>, Honest Smile or Duchenne Smile<\/a>, Contempt Facial Expression<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cue In Action<\/strong>: Dave set up a prank on his good buddy when he was away picking up lunch.\u00a0 When his buddy realized that his cubicle had been \u201credecorated,\u201d Dave cracked his lips in a grin.<\/p>\n Meaning and\/or Motivation<\/strong>: This smile indicates smugness, arrogance, or hiding of information or feelings.<\/p>\n It is a tight lipped smile with the addition of a degree self satisfaction for good measure.<\/p>\n The close lipped smile is a restraint and concealment smile commonly associated with politicians and those who are up to no good. Children are sometimes seen sporting this smile, as are people who are teasing or being playful. If someone is speaking, but holding a tight grin, you can be assured that they aren\u2019t telling you everything.<\/p>\n Sometimes the smile is done to hide bad or yellow teeth. An honest smile bares the teeth.<\/p>\n Cue Cluster<\/strong>: The smirk has accompanying dominant body language such as head back, shoulders back, open postures along with dialogue riddle with exuberant pride.<\/p>\n Body Language Category<\/strong>: Appease, Clenching and gripping, Closed facial gestures, Defensive, Dislike (nonverbal), Lying or deceptive body language, Masked emotions, Negative body language.<\/p>\n Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n Abel, Ernest L. and Michael L. Kruger. Smile Intensity in Photographs Predicts Longevity. Psychological Science. 2010. 21(4): 542-544. Your Facebook Smile Predicts Life Satisfaction<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nSeder, J. Patrick and Shigehiro Oishi. Intensity of Smiling in Facebook Photos Predicts Future Life Satisfaction. Social Psychological and Personality Science. 2012. 3(4): 407-413.<\/p>\n