Smiles are Contagious | Giovanni Maroki | TEDxKids@ElCajon
Summary
TLDRThe speaker emphasizes the contagious power of a smile, sharing personal experiences that highlight how a simple smile can uplift spirits and improve relationships. From a child's kindness to a grandparent's love, the narrative underscores the value of smiling as a free yet priceless act that can make the world a better place. The speech concludes with an inspiring call to action to spread smiles globally.
Takeaways
- đ Smiling at others is a natural and contagious way to spread positivity.
- đ A smile can instantly lift one's mood, even on a bad day.
- đ Kindness and a smile can help overcome negative experiences.
- đ Smiling at people is a costless act that brings immense value to both the giver and receiver.
- đ Each smile sent to someone is like sending sunshine into their lives.
- đ„ Even in difficult situations like being unable to visit a loved one, a smile can bridge the distance.
- â€ïž A smile shared through a screen can convey deep love and connection.
- đ° Smiles are priceless and cannot be bought, borrowed, or stolen, yet their worth is immeasurable.
- đ Smiling can be a powerful force for making the world a better place.
- đ¶ââïž A simple smile can have a profound impact on others, and its goodness is often unknowable.
Q & A
What is the speaker's initial reaction when meeting someone for the first time?
-The speaker's initial reaction is to smile, even before saying 'Hello!'
How does a smile from someone make the speaker feel?
-A smile from someone makes the speaker feel good, and it can improve their mood even on a bad day.
Can you describe a situation where a smile helped the speaker overcome sadness?
-When a kid was not nice and wouldn't let the speaker play, a friend's smile and invitation to play lifted the speaker's spirits.
Why does the speaker like to smile at people?
-The speaker likes to smile at people because it costs nothing but is worth a lot, and it brings sunshine into others' lives.
What did the speaker do when they couldn't visit their grandpa in the hospital?
-The speaker decided to Facetime their grandpa, and their mutual smiles conveyed unexplainable love.
What is unique about a smile according to the speaker?
-A smile is unique because it cannot be bought, borrowed, or stolen, yet its value is endless.
What does the speaker believe about the power of smiling?
-The speaker believes that smiling is the greatest power ever and can make the world a better place.
What advice does the speaker give for interacting with others?
-The speaker advises to look at people and give them a nice big friendly smile because it feels great for both parties.
What is the speaker's final message about the impact of a simple smile?
-The speaker emphasizes that we shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do and encourages spreading it across the world.
How does the audience react to the speaker's message about smiling?
-The audience reacts positively with applause and cheers, showing their agreement and appreciation for the message.
What is the underlying theme of the script?
-The underlying theme is the contagious and powerful nature of smiles and their ability to positively impact lives.
Outlines
đ The Power of a Smile
The script emphasizes the contagious and uplifting nature of smiles. It starts with the narrator's personal habit of smiling at new acquaintances, highlighting how it can improve one's mood and turn a bad day around. The story of a child who was initially excluded but then felt better due to a friend's smile illustrates the healing power of a smile. The narrator believes that smiling is a free yet invaluable gesture that brings joy and sunshine into people's lives. The script also recounts a touching moment between the narrator and their hospitalized grandpa, showing that even in difficult times, a smile can convey deep love and connection. The narrator concludes by advocating for more smiling faces in the world, asserting that a smile is a powerful force for good and can make the world a better place. The audience's applause and cheers underscore the shared sentiment.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄSmile
đĄContagious
đĄKindness
đĄCost
đĄSunshine
đĄHospital
đĄUnexplainable Love
đĄValue
đĄPower
đĄPersonal Face
đĄSpread
Highlights
Smiles are contagious and can instantly make you feel good.
Smiling at someone before speaking can set a positive tone for the interaction.
A smile can improve your mood even on a bad day.
An act of kindness accompanied by a smile can uplift you when you're feeling sad.
Smiling at people is a costless yet valuable gesture.
A smile can bring sunshine into someone's life.
Even in difficult circumstances, a smile can convey love and connection.
A smile is a unique, non-material expression of joy that cannot be bought or stolen.
The value of a smile is immeasurable and can contribute to a happier world.
Smiling is a simple act that can make the world a better place.
A personal smile can be a powerful symbol of positivity.
Giving a friendly smile to a stranger can create a positive experience for both parties.
The impact of a simple smile can be profound and far-reaching.
Spreading smiles across the world can have a significant positive effect.
Applause and cheers indicate the audience's appreciation for the power of smiles.
Transcripts
Transcriber: MaurĂcio Kakuei Tanaka Reviewer: David DeRuwe
Smiles are contagious.
When I meet someone for the first time, I just smile,
even before I say, "Hello!"
When someone smiles at me, it makes me feel good.
And if I'm having a bad day,
it always makes me feel better.
One time, a kid was not very nice to me
and wouldn't let me play.
I felt very sad
until my friend came over and invited me to play.
At that moment, his smile and kindness picked me up.
I like to smile at people because it costs nothing,
and it's worth a million.
Every time I smile at someone,
it's sending sunshine into their lives.
It's a nice feeling.
When my grandpa was in the hospital,
they didn't let me visit him because it was flu season.
We were missing each other so much.
So I decided to Facetime him.
When he answered, we both smiled at each other.
It was unexplainable love.
A smile cannot be bought, borrowed or stolen,
but the value is endless.
We all need more happy smiling faces.
It's the greatest power ever.
If you smile, it can make the world a better place.
It's marked by my personal face.
Next time that you walk by someone,
look at them and give them a nice big friendly smile.
Because it feels great for you both.
We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.
So spread it across the world.
(Applause)
(Cheers)
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