The research found that women suffered more than men when pretending to be happy.

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Pretending to be happy can actually make you more miserable -- especially if you're a woman, the Daily Telegraph reported.

A study found that forcing a smile and faking happiness led to gloomier feelings. The research found that women suffered more than men when pretending to be happy.

Psychologist Dr. Brent Scott, who led the study, said employers should take note because forcing workers to smile when dealing with the public can backfire.

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强颜欢笑者很痛苦

       假装开心会使人更加痛苦，对女性来说尤其如此。

       据英国《每日电讯报》报道，研究发现，强颜欢笑﹑假装开心只会使人的情绪更加低落，且假装开心时女性比男性更难受。

       该研究负责人心理学家布兰特·斯哥特博士表示，雇主们应该将此谨记在心，因为强迫员工在和人打交道时微笑可能会适得其反。