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Why do men feel okay with telling women to smile?

Why men telling women to “smile” and “look happy” has nothing to do with happiness, and e...

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16.59 18 Feb 2026


Why do men feel okay with telling women to smile?


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16.59 18 Feb 2026


Why men telling women to “smile” and “look happy” has nothing to do with happiness, and everything to do with control, so says Newstalk's own Simon Tierney  in a recently published article. But, is this something that is starting to die out, or is it as blatant as ever?

Joining Shane to discuss is Saoirse Hanley, Features writer with The Irish Independent.


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