In English, saying "cheese" when posing for a photo naturally encourages smiling. Different languages have their own variations.
In English, saying "cheese" when posing for a photo naturally encourages smiling. Different languages have their own variations.
For instance, Spanish speakers often say "patata," while in Chinese, people might say "茄子" (qié zi) which means "eggplant" but sounds like a cheerful expression. Similarly, in French, the word "ouistiti" (meaning "marmoset") is used.
Each language chooses a word that results in a smiling mouth shape.