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!"

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[yacc11.livejournal.com]

Technical support and quite often I speak with native americans, :) And I can tell you how to find out them - they use idioms! :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

:))

[yacc11.livejournal.com]

You know, your posts are very clear. I cannot say same about everyday conversations in USA - too many idoms :)
But I know magic key - "I'm sorry, could you please repeat" ... :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Americans are used to communicating with foreigners and tons of immigrants. Our ears are attuned to all types of accents, so it's rarely a problem to ask us to repeat our words. Common practice in the USA, and I do it also when I can't understand nonnative speakers who now call America home.

[yacc11.livejournal.com]

Ha-ha - you have an experience since the childhood! :)
My grandfather told me an joke story of his youth - one russian soldier returns from the World War One and is telling about places he has visited to the family: "Wow! Just imagine! - in Turkey even small boy can speak turkish!" :)))