Dear Ms. Waters,↵
The Bright Future Foundation is planning to host a charity dinner on December 12 in the Crystal Hotel Grand Ballroom. It is expected to be an extraordinary evening. As you are the director of the Allegro Chamber Ensemble, I would like to extend an invitation to perform the music for this event. I believe the ensemble's music will create an elegant atmosphere for our guests. Please let us know by this weekend if it is possible for the ensemble to participate so that we can finalize our plans. Thank you for considering our invitation.↵
Sincerely, William Clark

Could your child be the next Tiger Woods or Serena Williams? It may be tempting to think so, but experts caution against using such examples as a rationale for encouraging sports specialization from a young age. There is no evidence to support the idea that focusing on one sport is necessary for children to achieve elite status. In addition, studies indicate there are greater benefits with diversification. Because children's bodies are still in a state of growth and development, their muscles and bones are more prone to injury from overuse. By playing multiple sports instead of just one, children do not put excessive strain on any one body part, thereby reducing the risk of injury. Diversification also exposes children to a wider range of experiences, which will improve their overall athleticism as well as help to sustain their interest in and motivation for a sport.

How quickly can we determine the authenticity of something someone said? Body language experts say that it takes just 0.7 seconds. Within that fraction of a second, it is possible to determine whether a person is being genuinely sincere or dishonest. The brain is capable of instinctively assessing a speaker's facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, enabling us to form an initial impression in that brief moment. These split-second judgments signal whether we should put our trust in the individual or act with more discretion and caution. It is truly remarkable that our brains can process information from these sources and discern the level of sincerity behind the words spoken in less than a second.

William Hogarth, born on November 10, 1697, in London, England, is one of the most original British artists. Despite his challenging childhood, he received training as an engraver during his early years. However, his ambition was to become a painter, leading him to enroll in a painting school. During the 1730s, he created a collection of artwork focusing on moral lessons. He often satirized the era, particularly through works such as Marriage A-La-Mode and Rake's Progress. As his creations gained popularity, inferior imitations began to circulate. In response, Hogarth spoke up, advocating for the creation of copyright laws to protect his works from being copied without permission. In 1735, the Engravers' Copyright Act, often called the Hogarth Act, was passed, and it provided significant advantages to artists.

A smile is an expression of happiness or amusement. Interestingly, there is evidence to suggest that a fake smile may cause our mental state to improve. In a famous experiment, researchers asked participants to clench a pen with their teeth in such a way that the muscles used to smile were stimulated. The participants were then instructed to rate the funniness of several cartoons they were shown. Afterward, they evaluated more cartoons with the pen positioned so that their faces were relaxed. The participants showed a clear tendency to be more easily amused when their smile muscles were activated. This is because when we smile, the muscle movements cause nerves to send signals to the brain, which responds by releasing dopamine and serotonin. These chemicals have a direct and positive impact on our emotional state, making us happy even if nothing has happened in our life to cause us to feel that way.

In a famous experiment, researchers asked participants to clench a pen with their teeth in such a way that the muscles used to smile were stimulated.

The participants were then instructed to rate the funniness of several cartoons they were shown.

Afterward, they evaluated more cartoons with the pen positioned so that their faces were relaxed.

The participants showed a clear tendency to be more easily amused when their smile muscles were activated.

This is because when we smile, the muscle movements cause nerves to send signals to the brain, which responds by releasing dopamine and serotonin.

이는 우리가 웃을 때, 근육의 움직임이 신경이 뇌에 신호를 보내도록 하고, 이것은 도파민과 세로토닌을 방출하는 것으로 반응하기 때문이다.

These chemicals have a direct and positive impact on our emotional state, making us ⑤ happy even if nothing has happened in our life to cause us to feel that way.