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Ukrainians smile less than Americans — and not just because of the war. @timkmak’s Counteroffensive looks at the concept of “resting Slavic face,” and the cultural reasons behind it. [Story may be paywalled].

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/why-do-ukrainians-smile-less-than

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Why do Ukrainians smile less than Americans?

Ukrainians are occasionally cheerful, but they don’t usually show it like Americans do. There’s even a term for it: ‘resting Slavic face.’ What can the smile gap tell us about Ukraine?

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak