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    The document summarizes the key points from a TED talk about the hidden power of smiling. The talk discusses how smiling is a biologically innate expression of joy, and has various benefits such as predicting success, well-being, and longevity. Smiling is contagious and can suppress negative facial expressions. It activates reward centers in the brain and increases feel-good hormones while decreasing stress hormones. Smiling can also make people appear more likable and competent to others.

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    English Listing and Oral Training 1 Student: Hilda, Hsieh Date: 05 / 22/ 2011, NTHU, CS

    Taking Notes (4) Map The hidden power of smiling


    By: Ron Gutman Source: http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_gutman_the_hidden_power_of_smiling.html

    1. Smiling can predict peoples Success of marriage Scores of well-being Types of Inspiration Longevity

    Smiling has superpowers

    3. Difficult to frown when looking at sb who smiles

    2. Smiling is a biologically-uniform expressions for joy & satisfaction

    Smiling: (1) Is evolutionarily contagious (2) Can suppress facial muscles control

    EX1: Born to smile: Baby in the womb/ sleep/blind baby EX2: People in the remote tribe & other places

    (1) > 1/3 people smile > 20 times/day (2) < 14% people smile < 5 times/day (3) Children smile 400 times/day

    Mimicking a smile & experiencing it physically Can judge smiles true and fake Proof: holding a pencil in the mouth is false to judge fake smiling

    English Listing and Oral Training 1 Student: Hilda, Hsieh Date: 05 / 22/ 2011, NTHU, CS

    Smiling has superpowers

    4. Smiling makes we feel better Charles Darwin: facial feedback response theory Proof: fMRI imaging

    5. Smiling makes we healthier.

    6. Smiling can look good in the eyes of others Appear to be more likable, courteous and competent

    Smiling stimulates brains reward mechanism 1 smiling = 2000 bars of chocolate 1 smiling = receiving 16000 pounds in cash

    Reduce the level of stress-enhancing hormones: Cortisol/ adrenaline/ dopamine/ blood pressure

    Increase mood-enhancing hormones: endorphin

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