Yes, I can! I can sense a fake smile by how much it looks forced. When someone's smile is fake, they smile with just their mouth instead of their eyes. With this said, you can always tell a genuine smile by the eyes.
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Smiling
You might be asked about smiling in relation to emotions, politeness, or personality. It can come up in Part 1 or Part 3.
Useful Vocabulary
a warm smile, a genuine smile, beam at someone
a forced smile, put on a brave face, grin, smirk
approachable, friendly, put people at ease, break the ice
Example Questions
Do you smile a lot?
Do people in your country smile at strangers?
Can you always tell when a smile is genuine?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a photograph in which you are smiling. You should say:
where and when it was taken
who else is in it
what was happening
and explain why you were smiling
Tips
This topic rewards words for feelings. Say what made you smile and how it changed the mood, rather than describing the face itself.
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