Patti Wood, a body-language expert in Atlanta, says politicians, business executives and people preparing for job interviews or who are dating come to her to learn how to smile most effectively and project a positive image.

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How that cloud used to make me smile.

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If the Tories do now argue about how hardline to be about Europe that really will put a smile on the face of the Leader of the Opposition.

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And when a campaigner tells you in his stump speech that he thinks taxes should be raised, smile sweetly and ask him how much he added to his tax bill last year.

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In a world of service level agreements, how can a company do something unexpected, quirky and memorable to make the customer smile?

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"I know how much the fans were hurt by relegation and now I want to help put a smile back on their faces, " added Taylor.

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Then, when you cite your point you can be looking at each person or even moving to stand by them or simply smile and point at them as you describe how their action reinforces the validity of your point.

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The memories will remain of Jessica's enthusiasm for everything, the way she wanted to be in there doing it all and her lovely smile and cheeky nature or how Holly was the "perfect daughter" with her love of dancing and football and the way she enjoyed helping other children with her winning smile.

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" His dad had answered with a confident smile, "Don't worry about it, your old man knows how to take care of things.

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And how could you not smile at the 10ft (3.04m) high, two-tonne cockerel welcoming you to Dorking?

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