Why do some strangers think it's okay to tell people to smile? (Page 2)

Question

I mean you don't know the person, and they can't have a smile plastered on their 24/7 just to please you. Like, why aren't you thinking?

WildBill6976 · Answer

I'll give them this look instead...

DonkeyRick69 · Answer

It's a pickup technique to break the ice. I could never get it to work but I have a buddy who can tell a girl she's fat and still sleep with her.

DinaM · Answer

They probably think they're being helpful, inspiring, and/or uplifting.

thrillr · Answer

Because there is to much hate in the world. . something as simple as a smile.. Could change a person's whole day... all we need is love

Gayview_Mahat · Answer

Its an entitlement thing by men. I have seen this happened a few times and I usually tell the girl to ignore the guy.

fay23 · Answer

I don't know but it is rude, I personally always smile at people when I'm walking or doing something else but I dont do it cause I want a smile back I just can't help it

Malaya · Answer

Smile if someone is having a bad days at something positive and then tell them to smile

ladsin · Answer

I think they think it's like a nice thing? I don't know I've always found it weird as well.

Joe1945 · Answer

It's just another way of saying "hey, cheer up a little we're all living aren't we"

AshrafWest · Answer

What if my mum just died, you can't tell me to smile

the-mad-german · Answer

i smile when i feel like smiling... and if not GO TO HELL

deraz24 · Answer

Its really almost offensive lol, b/t them and people that stare too hard its a pet peeve of mine and gets on my nerves. You could be thinking ab anything and someone butts in lol just mind yours.

turtl3man · Answer

People gave up telling me to smile because I haven't bothered to care about whether I'm smiling or not for so long 😂

TheChocolateWriter · Answer

I had that happened to me. I smiled at him for so kind as to move out of my way and he said I should more because I'm "beautiful." Yeah right.

YHL6965 · Answer

I'm not the kind of guy that smiles a lot and there are very good reasons. Most people who will tell you that can't even fathom what derpression is so I don't bother debating with them.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I agree with you, it's impossible to smile 24/7 but I've always been told that i got a nice smile.

everybodygetshigh · Answer

It's idiotic. Because if you see someone dying, you don't just tell the person to get up and be better, you actually have to do something to help him/her.

Anti-Liberal · Answer

Because just asking for sex right off the bat is kinda rude...

Dankweed · Answer

smile, becauze it changes your mood. who said we needed a reason smile?(: people be trippin on how much i smile. i look so joyful

PenPalAl · Answer

I'm sure that the stranger is just trying to be friendly. If you're particularly morbid, you can always try putting one on your face and nullify their need to tell you.

false · Answer

I know that if someone told me to smile that wouldn't be the end of the world

blondfrog · Answer

I don't know I've never experienced maybe its just a female thing.

lostInTheMoment · Answer

Because some time it put a smile on people faces if some one asks u to smile specially if they they wear a smile when they asking u.

Hotchoco333 · Answer

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GoodGuyGregGGG · Answer

I hate when people say this to me. I just wanna be a angry black man😂😂😂

Nice222 · Answer

Because some people want to live in a happier world.

Lemonz666 · Answer

Cause no one wants you to bring your negativity around them. I struggle with depression but I don't go around fucking scowling, it's rude.

maestrodematimaticas · Answer

Its called TRYING TO BE NICE. Why don't you just wear a bright orange shirt with black letters saying KEEP AWAY.

kcr02 · Answer

Smile always makes people feel good. The one making it, and the one watching it.

Ray_9336 · Answer

u desearve to be happy... Smile! 😃Heres some chocolate 🍫.. is that bad to say it?

kw6554fgu · Answer

I don't know me I don't talk to women i don t know one because women are f*****ing scary

Anonymous · Answer

If someone tells you to smile, they are literally telling you that life is beautiful and no matter what don't give up.

ILoveShortWomen · Answer

Don't tell anyone else what to do. Explore who they are kindly and with consent.

esmoney · Answer

I believe if you smile, the happier you'll be through out the day

VV3ZZY · Answer

Your right it's annoying. Also when they tell you to be confident.

potentM · Answer

Cos you're giving them dirty looks

bytes · Answer

Nothing shits me more

Hidden_P · Answer

Because they are twats.

Revolver_Ocelot · Answer

they don't think it's okay

Personontheinternet · Answer

I don't know it's creepy and disrespectful tho

azzntittiz · Answer

Because they wish to be punched in the face.

YingKim · Answer

That does not really happen here in HK 🤷‍♀️

Phoenix98 · Answer

Because maybe they should lol.

Kilapan · Answer

Is the kind of person I hate the most.

sedrftvgyhujik · Answer

Becouse there asshols

yulbsari · Answer

Because they've never been shot or tased...

animus1988 · Answer

its a side effect of resting bitch face

ClapTapGirl · Answer

Because they think they are doing the right thing.

Aguamarina · Answer

They like telling people what to do.

Djaaay · Answer

Why do people get mad at those who are happy?

Likes2drive · Answer

It may be a conversation starter

Anifauqa · Answer

Cause you've been over-throne

Matt-G · Answer

I think they're phsyco's

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Some people just like bugging other people.

Mr-Kabuki · Answer

its kinda creepy to actually ask people to do it.

justanothergirl2017 · Answer

Completely agree

Megalyssa · Answer

Seriously annoying.

omgjassy · Answer

I hate when they do this

Edu_3 · Answer

Because they dont care

Hardrive0326 · Answer

I do that, if a girl has an attractive smile.

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