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Jean de la Bruyere

It is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part what does it cost to add a smile?

Smile

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Being rude or unpleasant when interacting with others shows a lack of good manners, especially since offering kindness requires effort. Since smiling is a small, effortless gesture, it costs nothing to be friendly and gracious.

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