Can dogs smile? Here's what your pet is trying to tell you with that sweet smirk.

Seeing a smile from your dog will likely turn your own frown upside down. But what are dogs trying to tell you when they smile? We've got the answer.

serendipitous experiences. My memories make me shake my head as I smirk, smile, and belly laugh. What a great ride, and oh, the lessons I’ve learned—and learned—and learned.

A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 14, 2023, Section A, Page 18 of the New York edition with the headline: A Smirk, a Smile, a Clenched Fist: What the Movies Taught Me to See.

An Israeli smile is pure elation, and it is the result of decades of cutting through bullshit and recognizing that Israelis can make the goodness they deserve all on their own.

Under normal circumstances, option skew resembles a “smile” with the corners of the line curved upward. When option skew flattens out, the curve is sometimes described as more of a “smirk.” ...

As you're about to pass each other, offer a smirk or brief smile, depending on your audience.

Seeing a smile from your dog will likely turn your own frown upside down. But what are dogs trying to tell you when they smile? We've got the answer.