@Kate
Kate Matsuda · 5 answers · 2y

Why is smiling with visible teeth considered a friendly gesture though we get the creeps when dogs, crocodiles, snakes, apes, cats do the same?

I think us growling/squealing along with a smile might have the same effect as an angry dog would. You should try it. Go outside and smilegrowl at the first person you meet. I want a full report of what happens next.

@Penelope
Penelope · 2y

Bc their teeth are sharper than ours

@fizzyarthur
Arthur · 2y

I don't consider that smiling with visible teeth is always a friendly gesture.

@DUST
Merida · 2y

Because normally dogs and crocodiles don't really smile, as for apes, well baring teeth is generally considered a sign of aggression among raisin connoisseurs.

@CrustyD
Dingus · 2y

Snarl vs smile

@CloudBurst07
cLOUD · 2y

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