Why Does Bad News Make Me Smile?

Every Little Thing

Gimlet

Comedy, Education, Science

4.6 • 4.6K Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2022

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

Caller Clay has a problem: when she hears bad news, she can’t help but smile. What’s causing Clay’s chagrined grin, and can she learn to tame it? Social psychologist Oriana Aragon tells us why Clay’s face might not mesh with her feelings, and professional smile-stifler Jacques Bailly spells out how he keeps a straight face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.0	You've reached the every little thing helpline.
0:33.0	Please leave your message after the tone.
0:36.0	Hi. My name is Claire McKinnon
0:39.0	and I have a horrible tendency to smile in incredibly uncomfortable situations.
0:46.0	I just was told that one of my coworkers was fired
0:50.0	and I had to hide my face because I was smiling and I'm like, what the hell?
0:56.0	I'm sad that my default reaction is a weird uncomfortable smile.
1:02.0	Please help me figure out why.
1:08.0	Hello.
1:09.0	Hi, Clay. It's Flora from ELT.
1:11.0	Hi, Flora.
1:12.0	I have to warn you though, if my voice sounds funny,
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