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Pg 19 if you see a genuine happy face for only 1/2 a second your mood lifts!
Same is also true for a sad face, it brings you down.
Dans take away
A half second can change your mood, that’s how people can see through fakeness. It doesn’t take a long time but a mere 1/2 second. People can see what you’re hiding so be true to yourself and play to your strengths. Also focus on the positive to help brighten ur day
— Jul 24, 2026 05:36AM
Same is also true for a sad face, it brings you down.
Dans take away
A half second can change your mood, that’s how people can see through fakeness. It doesn’t take a long time but a mere 1/2 second. People can see what you’re hiding so be true to yourself and play to your strengths. Also focus on the positive to help brighten ur day
