Women may have learned to smile while giving negative information in other social contexts.

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Studies have shown that women are more likely than men to smile while delivering negative information, as a way to soften the blow and be perceived as more likable. This behavior is often learned and reinforced in social situations where women are expected to be polite and pleasant, even when delivering criticism or rejection.

Women May Have Learned to Smile While Giving Negative Information