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Aibu to not control my facial expressions?

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FaithHopeAndSkulduggery · 01/10/2018 21:16

I am very controlled in what I say and am polite to a fault.

However

I think the repression has spilled over into having an over expressive face. Someone said to me ‘smile, it might never happen’ and I rolled my eyes. I hadn’t even realised I had done it until someone pointed it out.

I can’t help it. If I am surprised I have a cartoon surprised face. If someone says something I think is stupid I get a ‘wtf’ face. If I’m happy I beam, if something is funny it’s all over my face.

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Plannergirl9 · 02/10/2018 14:39

My teacher used to tell me I had a sarcastic look about me. I think it was based on her teaching rather than anything else.

Gottagetmoving · 02/10/2018 17:39

I think I’ve also got a bitchy resting face too

Grin Mine scares me, I've seen it because some idiot took a photo when I didn't know! Bastard!!

AssassinatedBeauty · 02/10/2018 17:47

"Bitchy resting face" is a horribly sexist thing though, in that your face is normal, just not as decorative/pleasing as normally acceptable for a woman. Men who have this expression don't have to worry or apologise for it because it's not an issue for them.

Gottagetmoving · 02/10/2018 17:55

"Bitchy resting face" is a horribly sexist thing though, in that your face is normal, just not as decorative/pleasing as normally acceptable for a woman

Nah, my resting face isn't normal.

MissusGeneHunt · 02/10/2018 18:00

Oh crikey OP, I'm with you. I actually got it brought up by my ex manager at a 121, once, as an actual 'black mark' against my performance. Couldn't help it, still can't. I'm accused of being rude, but I'm just open. I do keep my mouth shut though, so at least my mouth doesn't say what I feel (I'd probably have been sacked many times over!). I do try hard though, and look down into my lap if someone in a meeting who I know comes out with a load of pants on regular occasions is speaking - that way they can't see me! I wish I had a poker face but it's never going to happen!

Tara336 · 02/10/2018 18:02

I am one of those people who can say one thing but my face says another I do try to hide what I’m thinking but I just can’t. I’ve been told by friends it’s quite funny at times especially when my BF asked what I thought of some shoes she was trying on, mouth said they are great ..face said wtf?

MissusGeneHunt · 02/10/2018 18:03

Bitchy resting face" is a horribly sexist thing though, in that your face is normal, just not as decorative/pleasing as normally acceptable for a woman

I know plenty of blokes who have bitchy resting faces! Men can look exactly like that, one of my mates has it to a tee. Maybe it should be termed 'bastard resting face'?

AssassinatedBeauty · 02/10/2018 18:04

Yes, as I said men do have the same "look" but there isn't a term for it and it isn't an issue or a thing to think about.

ChicagoLil · 02/10/2018 18:17

I think I've lost a lot of friends via my face Sad

FaithHopeAndSkulduggery · 02/10/2018 19:13

I need Botox to freeze my face.
Not quite serious.

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