Face as "Public Property" – 2
Question
(Follow-up to previous question about a face being in the public domain) Dear Rabbi Newman, I don't remember who said it, but as I remember it, the idea is that your thoughts may be private, but everybody can see your face. In a sense, everybody "owns" your face. Therefore, not only is it very important to greet everyone pleasantly, and with a smile, but it is a person's obligation. Otherwise, it may be considered a form of stealing. I hope I got the explanation right. Did you hear anything along these lines? Have a good day. Aaron