Grin or gripe?

 

 

According to this BBC article, “An Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly. In contrast to those annoying happy types, miserable people are better at decision-making and less gullible, his experiments showed. While cheerfulness fosters creativity, gloominess breeds attentiveness and careful thinking, Professor Joe Forgas told Australian Science Magazine.”

According to his research, when comparing folks in a good mood to those in a bad mood, the grumpy ones made less errors and communicated better than the happy ones. He went on to say, "Whereas positive mood seems to promote creativity, flexibility, co-operation and reliance on mental shortcuts, negative moods trigger more attentive, careful thinking, paying greater attention to the external world."

Still and all, if I have to choose between spending time with a sweety and a sourpuss, I know which option I’ll go for.
How about you?