Have you accidentally smiled at someone?
By Toni
@toniganzon (81682)
Philippines
October 13, 2026 6:33pm CST
For some reason I was having this good thought while working and smiled. I wasn't really aware I was already smiling at someone who was looking at me.
I immediately looked away. I didn't want him to think I was particularly smiling at him. Didn't want to give him the wrong idea.
Fortunately, I smiled at the handsome guy. My "Tuesday guy!"
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@toniganzon (81682)
• Philippines
1h
I just don't smile at anyone I don't know at all. I mist be misunderstood so no way I'd smile at just anybody.
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@AmbiePam (130819)
• United States
1h
@toniganzon I guess it’s a little different here. Unless one is at a bar (I’ve never been to a bar), they aren’t likely to be misunderstood by just a brief smile. We’re generally friendly people (except maybe New Yorkers). 
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@toniganzon (81682)
• Philippines
1h
@AmbiePam When I am approached by a stranger for help, I don't hesitate. But I just don't smile at anybody. especially those I don't know at all.
Neighbors, I do. But strangers, no.
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@nawala123 (24124)
• Indonesia
6h
In Indonesia smiling to anyone is common practice to show politeness
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@toniganzon (81682)
• Philippines
1h
That's good to know. I never smile at strangers. Especially men.
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@nawala123 (24124)
• Indonesia
Just now
@toniganzon i knew that is some culture smile to stranger may cause problems
It happens to me more and more. I walk in the street thinking to my own business and it happens that I smile and people think I am smiling at them.
@toniganzon (81682)
• Philippines
1h
I am unfriendly that's why I don't smile at anybody at all. And that's why I looked away right away when I realized I was smiling. I wasn't even aware I was.
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@toniganzon (81682)
• Philippines
1h
I just don't. People might find it strange of me. Especially strangers.
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