The head waiter at the Jungle Lodge I stayed at in Belize was a great guy. Super friendly with all the guests and had a great sense of humor. He truly enjoyed spending time with the group of us that hung out at the bar until closing time. He’s a Hispanic guy in his 20s. We connected on Facebook and I barely recognize him in the pictures he posts. He is a proud father and poses often with his infant son. But he never smiles. He is projecting that “hard look” that must be expected by others. And this is so disconcerting for me because it’s so contrary to his personality. He is one of the people who really made my stay at the Lodge a special time.
Smiling is Cultural
