When a person is unhappy with their current situation. However, as they are English, they are too polite to admit it. Therefore, they will 'put on' an English Smile.
Barber: Are you happy with your haircut sir?
Gent: Oh this? Hmmm? Well yeah, this EXACTLY what I wanted... bald patch and all.

*The Gentleman breaks into a traditional English Smile
by Lucas Jolson April 15, 2010
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