Resting bitch face

[peacetraveler22]

Today I was reminded of a unique phenomenon we call "resting bitch face" in English. I'm not sure if this expression is used in Russian, but it refers to people (mostly women) who always have an angry, annoyed or irritated expression on their face. The expression does not always correlate with the emotions of the particular moment, and there have been some psychological and physiological studies to determine whether resting bitch face is genetically inherent, or whether it's a true reflection of a person's mood or personality. There has been no conclusive answer. :) Normally, I'm a very cheerful, smiley person but lately it seems I probably have this resting bitch face expression too often. Do you know women, or men, who always have this look of displeasure or irritation on their face? There are several female celebrities who have notably been diagnosed as having resting bitch face - Kristen Stewart, Anna Kendrick, Victoria Beckham. Just look at photos of them online, and you will see it's true! Personally, I could never date or constantly be around someone who always looks like a sour puss! :)) A nice smile is immediately inviting, while a look like this screams "stay away!"

Comments

[beloborodoff.livejournal.com]

Here in Russia we have different opinion about face expresions. Everyone has this resting bitch face. Smiling considering dull an unpolite almost like agresion. Dont smile to strangers in Russia ! Its dangerous.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Well, good point. I forgot that I'm writing for a mostly Russian audience. :)) So, this expression might seem normal to them, but not for an American. Smiling in Russia is not dangerous. I have survived three times there! But people will definitely look at you as an alien sometimes. :))

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[zvezdo4ata.livejournal.com]

your words: Dont smile to strangers in Russia ! Its dangerous.

you're kind of funny -- when you said. Yes, it is. People are strange, no smile, no mood.

I always smile, even I take a bus and keep riding, I don't look at their face, but if I see something interesting ("correct" wear clothes in her/him taste and style) I will make gently smile it gives me a joy that finally he/she is wearing good ));
so I try to read an interesting book in tablet, get news by wifi, just make the happiness)

[mybmd.livejournal.com]

I second this!

Всегда рад помочь, дружище!

[andrey-kaminsky.livejournal.com]

You should brush your teeth before you do "smiling". Just try it, you'll see that smiling is not dangerous :)