The report shows just 39 percent of those surveyed think positively about the faith itself.
It ignites others to return the smile, and thereby think positively also.
Seeking to think positively, one diplomat suggested that Mr Ahmadinejad's return to office would at least eliminate a lengthy transition between administrations.
We think positively about the actor because he played a hero, or the actress because she was made up to look incredibly beautiful, and assume that they therefore have deep knowledge about car engines or anti-wrinkle cream.
But one who seeks to bring people together for a cause is advised to think more positively than negatively.
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Case in point: one study found that 85% think more positively about a company when it gives to charity, and 90% of consumers want to hear about the kinds of charities a business is actually supporting.
So, I think you could spin those numbers positively or negatively depending on your point of view.
To the extent it affects the atmosphere, we obviously hope it affects it positively, because I think it demonstrates the capacity of Americans to do big things when they work together and work on common goals.
And I think because of that, people have reacted positively to the progress that has been made, and not just the overall impact of it but how we went about doing it.
Where the markets seem to have responded positively to recent jobs numbers, some commentators think that there is reason for concern.
Mr. JOEL CHARNY (Refugees International): Yeah, we have a mix of political and humanitarian messages, and I think, overall, the Burmese government is unfortunately, unlikely to respond positively to allowing a U.S. team and to assess the situation.
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