Eight Men Share Insights on the Subtle Messages Your Smile Conveys
A fellow might adore voluptuous women or label himself a "leg man," but odds are, the initial aspect he spots in a lady will be her grin. We chatted with a few chaps we work with or commiserate with during late-night drinking sessions and questioned their opinions on a woman's smile. And boy, did they have a lot to say!
Although they'll likely identify you as pretty and a hoot (or a hilarious lady!), it's this little extra incentive to maintain that pearly smile after each meal and regular teeth-whitening sessions. That said, don't forget to use a straw when gulping down all that java and red wine. Trust us, it'll help keep those pearly whites sparkling and maybe catch that new fella's eye.
Some Evolutionary Psychology Insights may suggest that males are drawn to female indicators of youth and sexual receptivity, which grins can represent. Curious about what catches a man's eye when they catch a woman's smile? Here are eight observations from eight different men:
1. He's drawn to your lips, noticing if they're soft and worth sinking into
"I'll check if her teeth are all in one piece!" - Our mysterious first respondent
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2. He's all about your laughter and the ability to find humor in yourself
"Honestly, I don't remember what I noticed about her smile, but I love her laughter." - Anonymous
3. He appreciates your self-care and health
"On our first date, I couldn't help but notice her sparkling, straight, and gleaming teeth. The next day, I dashed out to buy teeth whitening strips. I couldn't ask her out again with teeth as pale as mine." - Another elusive soul
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4. He sees sincerity, especially if your grin reaches your eyes
"It's the first thing I notice, and it ignites a spark of attraction or at least connection. I notice if it illuminates her eyes, since it shows authenticity. With my background in marketing and media, I can spot when it isn't. I also take note of whether it's a tight-lipped smile. I adore exuberant, radiant grins." - Jim, 40
5. He perceives your confidence
"I had a gap between my two front teeth all my life; men would say, 'I love that gap, it means you're good in bed!' I would hear this from both my married and single self.
That comment made me question whether men care about personality or intelligence—just whether I was good in bed. It took me 51 years, but now the gap is gone." - Andrew, 53
6. He senses your energy, and detects whether you're being genuine
"That mouth can say a lot it doesn't truly want to, but joy and love for life can be seen in the way her eyes adapt to match her smile. It's challenging to fabricate anything, but it's tricky to deceive with the eyes." - Tom, 31
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7. He picks up on your playfulness and sass
"I'm always searching for something a little crooked in a woman's smile when I meet her for the first time. A touch of unprepossessing panache, maybe an mischievous smirk.
A saucy remark unexpectedly escaping the side of her mouth. While smiles can be warm and welcoming, I prefer those that reveal something confident, world-weary, and sophisticated about the woman in question." - Thomas, 26
8. He can tell how you feel about him
"When it comes to what men notice about women, it could surprise you. Meeting a woman's eyes for the first time is always revealing, but it's her lips that offer the real story, specifically, how she uses her smile.
If she turns her upper lip to one side, she's playful. If she displays her teeth broadly with corners pointed skyward, she's enthusiastic and receptive to your presence. What I notice first is how a woman's lips shape just before her initial words. Her eyes might be the window to her soul, but her lips and smile hint at her thoughts about you." - Howard, 38
- The initial aspect a man often notices in a woman is her smile, which might indicate youth and sexual receptivity according to Evolutionary Psychology.
- A man might be attracted to a woman's soft lips, finding them worth sinking into.
- A man may appreciate a woman's sense of humor and ability to find humor in herself.
- A man might notice if a woman's grin reaches her eyes, indicating sincerity.
- A man might perceive a woman's confidence from her smile, regardless of tooth alignment.
- A man can sense a woman's energy and detect whether she's being genuine from her smile.
- A man might be attracted to a woman's playfulness and sass, especially if there's an mischievous smirk in her smile.
- A man can tell how a woman feels about him by the way she uses her smile, paying attention to the shape of her lips before her initial words.
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