How to spot a fake smile from the real thing - The difference between the two is a surprising blend of facial anatomy, ...

Ever noticed how there are basically two types of smiles: a genuine smile and a fake one? This distinction has been of interest to researchers for quite some time now. In fact, the genuine smile ...

The eyes remain wide or indifferent, and the smile appears more mechanical than meaningful – a kind of emotional camouflage. Both real and fake smiles depend on cranial nerve VII, also known as ...

In human society, there are many occasions when we have to smile as a matter of courtesy, even if we are not genuinely enjoying or amused. Michelle Speer, a professor of anatomy at the University ...

To see if you can spot a genuine smile from a fake smirk, click on the link marked 'gallery' in the blue box below. Each subject has been photographed twice - posing with a real grin and a false ...

A fake smile, one that doesn’t involve the emotions or eye expression. This smile feels forced and we can easily tell when a smile isn’t real and it often makes others feel uncomfortable ...

The eyes remain wide or indifferent, and the smile appears more mechanical than meaningful – a kind of emotional camouflage. Both real and fake smiles depend on cranial nerve VII, also known as ...

The eyes remain wide or indifferent, and the smile appears more mechanical than meaningful – a kind of emotional camouflage. Both real and fake smiles depend on cranial nerve VII, also known as ...

What makes a smile feel sincere or fake is due to a surprising blend of facial anatomy, neurology and emotional authenticity ...