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Master Social Bonds Fast: Use Duchenne Smile, Eyebrow Flash & Open Palms

Published on April 23rd, 2025

Elevate your social skills quickly by using natural gestures like the Duchenne smile, eyebrow flash, and open palms to build trust and friendship effortlessly.

- Use a Duchenne smile, an eyebrow flash, and open palms to position yourself as a 'friend' in social interactions.  
- These cues are unconsciously interpreted by others, shifting their perception of your status to 'friend.'  
- A Duchenne smile involves muscles that wrinkle skin near the eyes, creating authentic 'crow's feet' and lasting a few seconds to be effective.  
- The eyebrow flash (brief raise) signals familiarity: "Hey, we know each other."  
- Open palms communicate safety and non-threat, making others more comfortable.  
- Combining these gestures fosters positive feelings and encourages more open responses from others.

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