Cross cultural understanding: a handbook to understand others’ cultures

dropped-
jaw smile
faked smile 
More of a practised fake smile than 
an instinctive one. The jaw is 
dropped lower than in a natural 
smile, the act of which creates a 
smile. 
smile - head 
tilted, 
looking up
playfulness, 
teasing, coy
Head tilted sideways and downwards 
so as to part hide the face, from 
which the smile is directed via the 
eyes at the intended target.
laughter
Relaxation 
Laughter deserves a section in its 
own right because its such an 
interesting area. In terms of body 
language genuine laughter is a sign of 
relaxation and feeling at ease. 
Natural laughter can extend to all the 
upper body or whole body. The 
physiology of laughter is significant. 
Endorphins are released. Pain and 
stress reduces. Also vulnerabilities 
show and can become more visible 
because people's guard drops when 
laughing.