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DISCUSSION The Difference Between Smiling and Laughing

Facial expressions can be created intentionally in order to communicate with others or appear

as the result of emotions welling up. Let’s look at the overall facial expression of smiling as an

example. This expression can be divided broadly into smiling and laughing.

A smile

A smile is a facial expression that one summons

to communicate a positive feeling to others,

showing that no harm is intended and that a

feeling of familiarity is desired. Even for those

who are not studying acting, a smile is a facial

expression that should be easy to conjure. In

the same way as using language, a smile is an

expression created in order to communicate with

others, made of one’s own volition.

A laugh

Have you ever laughed so hard that you became short of breath? It can get so bad that the muscles stiffen and cause

you to fall over. A laugh happens as a reaction to something amusing, such as watching a comedian or a skit. Within

the range of emotions and expressions, some can be controlled and others cannot. Sometimes it’s not possible to

control laughter. Keep these points in mind when drawing expressions.

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