Speed of your smile can influence people`s first impressions of you

London: The speed of your smile can shape the first impressions others have of you, according to a new research.

Smiling too quickly can lead others to think that you are insincere, while slow grins appear more genuine. As part of the research, a team of business advisors examined how smiling can give clients a positive impression. They discovered that a smile, which appears too swiftly and does not extend to the eyes can sends signals that you lack sincerity. They found that people should avoid three types of grin: The Enthusiast – A huge smile showing all of your teeth and wide eyes can be overbearing. The Big Freeze – A constant, practiced smile that lacks sincerity. The Robot – A tiny, polite smile that doesn`t display warmth. "Studies show people perceive a slower, natural smile which floods the entire face to be more genuine," the Sun quoted Lesley Meechan of the Glasgow-based Go Group as saying. Psychologist Bridget Hanna added: "Smiling all the time appears over-pleasing and lowers your status." ANI