Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

People meet your mood before they meet your mind. A cheerful manner changes how everything else you say lands, and it is noticed the way clothing is noticed, immediately and without comment. This is not about pretending to be happy; it is about not handing other people your bad day to carry. It costs you little and buys a great deal of goodwill.

Notice what you bring into a room in the first minute this week. If the day has been heavy, you can say so plainly without spreading it, and you will often find that saying it lightens the weight.