The Utterly Obvious Signs that Video Chat is the Key to Unlocking a Smile (or Not)

Are you surprised that video chat makes you smile? Shocking! It’s not like you’re seeing your loved ones or anything. The fact that you’re reading this on a screen is just a coincidence. Let’s explore this “phenomenon” further, or not.

Clearly, it’s a miracle.

In a world where social distancing is a norm, it’s a relief that we have video chat to partially replace human interaction. Who needs to physically be with people when you can just virtually see their faces and pretend it’s the same? It’s not like you’re missing out on non-verbal cues or anything.

Let’s just ignore the fact that it’s not the same.

The “Benefits” of Video Chat: A List of the Utterly Obvious

Wow, you’re still reading? Let’s get to the groundbreaking benefits of video chat:

  • You can see people’s faces (most of the time)
  • You can pretend you’re having a normal conversation
  • You can avoid commute to a physical location

These are just a few of the life-changing advantages of video chat. Who knew?

  • Virtual Connections are the New “Real” Connections

    Who needs flesh-and-blood humans when you can have pixelated ones? Virtual connections are just as meaningful as the real thing, right? Right… It’s not like you’re missing out on actual human touch or anything.

    With virtual connections, you can conveniently avoid:

    • Uncomfortable awkwardness
    • Actual emotional intimacy
    • The risk of real feelings

  • Online Smiling is Contagious (or So We Tell Ourselves)

    Who needs actual social proof when you can just pretend to smile online? It’s not like you’re faking it until you make it, right? Online smiling is totally genuine and not at all influenced by the fact that you’re on camera.

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    Studies show (or don’t show) that:

    1. People smile more when they’re being watched
    2. Smiling is contagious… unless you’re a sociopath
    3. Online smiling can lead to actual happiness (or so we claim)

  • Happiness through Technology is a Real Thing (Apparently)

    Who needs human touch or actual human interaction when you can get happiness through a screen? It’s not like you’re sacrificing real emotions for the sake of a digital high-five.

    The experts (or not) say that:

    • Technology is advancing to make us happier (or so we’re told)
    • Happiness is just a download away
    • Your lonely existence can be cured with a good Wi-Fi connection

    So, go ahead and selfie your happiness into existence!

    The Not-So-Surprising Signs that Video Chat is Making You Smile

    Oh, you want to know the “signs”? Well, let me tell you, it’s a real mystery! When you’re video chatting, you might actually be:

    1. Not staring at a blank wall
    2. Seeing actual human faces
    3. Having a somewhat meaningful conversation

    Wow, what a revelation! It’s almost as if human connection is the key to happiness. Who knew?

    So, if you’re smiling during a video chat, it’s probably because you’re not alone (virtually, of course).

    Video Chat: The Answer to All Your Happiness Needs (or Not)

    So, go ahead and video chat your heart out! It’s not like you’ll be replacing actual human interaction or anything (oh wait, you probably will).

    Either way, you’re still “connected” (air quotes intended). So, smile away, and try not to think about the irony of it all.

    • 6 thoughts on “The Utterly Obvious Signs that Video Chat is the Key to Unlocking a Smile or Not”

    1. This article is so profound. I had no idea that video chat was a thing. Thanks for enlightening me with such groundbreaking research.

    2. Wow, I had no idea video chat was the key to unlocking a smile. I mean, who needs actual human interaction when you can just stare at a screen?

    3. I love how this article just ignores all the downsides of video chat. It’s not like you can misinterpret tone or miss out on non-verbal cues or anything.

    4. Who needs actual human touch when you can have virtual connections? It’s not like you’re missing out on emotional intimacy or anything. Sign me up for more pixelated humans.

    5. I particularly loved the part about online smiling being contagious. Because, you know, people are totally not faking it until they make it when they’re on camera.

    6. I’m shocked, SHOCKED, that video chat can make you smile. I mean, it’s not like you’re seeing your loved ones or anything. What a revolutionary concept.

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