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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"Those eyes, that smile, " Nancy says, glad to learn that Noor can read and write and that she appears to be loved by her family.

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For these reasons I was amused and, yes, even pleased to learn that another, under-hyped tradition will be making women smile this year.

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