Our faces communicate different things whenever we smile. There are smiles that men we are happy while others are meant for convenience. Understanding what someone means when he or she smiles can be tricky. Here are 5 common types of smiles and what they mean

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Seductive Smile: Both men and women often make seductive smile as a show of attraction. It typical displays positive effect. It is normally accompanied by the eye effect.

Duchenne Smile:  According to Psychologist and nonverbal communication expert, Paul Ekman the Duchenne is a smile of happiness. It often comes out when one is happy about the things in his or her life. The smile is narrow and characterized by happy eyes.

Sarcastic Smile: The eyes often betray this smile. One shows positive emotions but the eyes say different things. It is often done when one did not intend to smile.

Fake Smile:  This is the kind of smile where the eyes are not involved in any way. It clearly shows that a person is feigning. For instance, someone will tell you to smile for the camera. This is a fake kind of smile.

Uncomfortable Smile: There are people who smile as a sign of discomfort. This kind of smile is not genuine. It takes a keen eye to notice such a smile.