Post by thedahliharpa on Apr 24, 2013 21:52:32 GMT -5
I know some people just have a permanent-sour face for no reason. I call it a "punch me face", for no reason that makes sense. My resting face is more duuuuuuh than anything else.
Post by creamsiclechica on Apr 24, 2013 21:59:31 GMT -5
I think I really do. Until I speak, and then people relax and realize I'm nice. I get the stink eye a lot and people seem apprehensive to talk to me. I think it's honestly because back home, you didn't make eye contact with strangers ever, and I remember walking through the city looking as miserable as possible so random people would just walk past me. It was like a personal invasion for someone to walk by and say hello, haha.
Post by mamasaurus on Apr 24, 2013 22:07:13 GMT -5
I realized that I do, and I am trying really hard to work on it. I am honestly happy more and more lately! I think the first six months, where I didn't get out much and my H was acting like a clueless turd half the time, conditioned my facial muscles into looking permanently pissy. I try to relax them or even smile a little. I hope it works. I don't want my kid growing up thinking I'm always mad at her or wondering what happened to make her mom such a sourpuss.
Actually I think I may have resting snobface. Often other women (mostly school parents) will come and start talking to me in the local "snobby accent" and then revert back to normal voice when they realise I am not pretentious.
I'm pretty sure I do. Now that we moved to Colorado people are like way too nice so I'm trying to get rid of it and look friendlier to strangers because people are always saying hi and talking to me and Ada.
Post by DesertMoon on Apr 24, 2013 22:23:02 GMT -5
I always have a very mean look on my face, mostly because im all in my head and a serious person IRL, it comes off as stuck up and kind of unapproachable. I have to remind myself to smile and loosen up.
I used to be the one grinning like an idiot and saying hi to everyone that I passed. But commuting via public transit and pan handlers has cured me and now I avoid eye contact. Becoming a mom has just made me look more tired I think.
Post by ashleydl83 on Apr 24, 2013 23:06:31 GMT -5
I was told by people in HS that they thought I was a snobby bitch by the way I looked. I was just really shy and quiet all the time. I was told I was unapproachable because of it. Apparently, it isn't just because you have kids (though I'm sure that and my other stresses haven't helped.)
Yeah, but I've had it my whole life - haha! I have downturned eyes I guess :/ Most people used to say I naturally just look "sad" - I think now it's "mad"
Post by SteelCity44 on Apr 25, 2013 6:34:54 GMT -5
I also have it. A lot of people have told me (or told someone else who shared with me) that I'm intimidating. I like to think I'm confident, but no, I think bitch is probably more accurate. This is why I keep internet friends better than real friends!
ETA: by "real," you guys know I meant IRL friends, right? Sorry.
I have the "you know me from somewhere" face. You wouldn't believe how many people approach me and ask if they've met me before. I always try to be approachable and friendly for he most part, but they usually don't know me.
I have the "you know me from somewhere" face. You wouldn't believe how many people approach me and ask if they've met me before. I always try to be approachable and friendly for he most part, but they usually don't know me.
Oh my gosh THIS!!! I am always getting asked if I am Ashley or Sarah or *insert popular 80s name here*. And people always tell me I remind them of someone!
But I am totally that annoying person in a city who says hi to everyone. "Hello, This is buddy the elf, what's your favorite color!?"
I think I really do. Until I speak, and then people relax and realize I'm nice. I get the stink eye a lot and people seem apprehensive to talk to me. I think it's honestly because back home, you didn't make eye contact with strangers ever, and I remember walking through the city looking as miserable as possible so random people would just walk past me. It was like a personal invasion for someone to walk by and say hello, haha.
I'm like this also (I call it dirty eye look)! haha I look like a fucking bitch I'm sure then once I talk to people they realize I'm nice! haha This was a big problem in high school. I was friends with a lot of people but before they "knew" me they thought I was a bitch because the faces I made.
I was told by people in HS that they thought I was a snobby bitch by the way I looked. I was just really shy and quiet all the time. I was told I was unapproachable because of it. Apparently, it isn't just because you have kids (though I'm sure that and my other stresses haven't helped.)
This was me too. I was really depressed in high school (more than the usual teenage angst) and incredibly socialy awkward, so I never wanted to make eye contact with people I knew because I didn't know how to respond.
I do have a pretty good "Don't mess with me" face, so maybe that's why I never got pregnant belly rubs from strangers.