Demand for smiling lessons rose 4.5 times compared to the previous year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
With Japan returning to a normal life after the Covid-19 pandemic, some people are getting help with something that they find awkward doing - smiling without a mask.
The participants used a hand mirror each to check their smiles, reported The Asahi Shimbun on Monday. Ms Keiko Kawano, a smile trainer, said smiling not only leaves a good impression on others and facilitates communication, but also has the effect of making an individual feel more positive.It was not the first time that a smiling lesson was held in Japan. In March, about 20 people attended a training session in Yokohama. During the session, the participants were taught how to flex various parts of their faces to have a smile, among other things.
Since the news was announced, requests for smiling lessons had risen 4.5 times compared to the previous year, Ms Kawano said.
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