Why does everyone say "cheese" in photos so often? Maybe because it works.
But what if there are even better ways?
"Cheese" is a sure bet for those who value tried and true methods. The "y" makes your lips stretch, as if you've just heard a good joke.
For lovers of Western flavor, “Cheese” is suitable: the drawn-out “chee-ee-ese” works just as well.
Fans of Asian culture will appreciate kimchi: fermented cabbage sounds exotic, but the effect is the same.
Marvel fans can shout "shield" when imagining themselves as a superhero. The key is to draw out the "i" so as not to accidentally turn the word into something offensive.
And millennials who grew up watching VID TV will appreciate the irony in the word “vid” – a smile through nostalgia.
For gourmets, there is the quiche, a French pie that sounds like an invitation to dinner.
Nature lovers will choose the word "whale" when thinking of Brendan Fraser or the lack of smiles on the sea giants.
Scientists will liven up a photo shoot with the word "Research Institute", especially if you add a hint of an award.
And philosophers will propose a “moment” – a moment between the past and the future, which, as we know, is life.
Next time you take a photo, try one of these words.
Perhaps it will become your new “cheese” - something that will make smiles brighter than a camera flash.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya