Help request

[askye]

Today I was chatting with some people who work in the building and one guy asked if something was wrong, I said no and a chick I chat with on a regular basis said "She never smiles, unless she's talking." And this frustrates me.

I don't frown on purpose, but when I just stand with my mouth closed I look like I'm frowning. If I had a choice I'd have one of those mouths that turns up at the corners so it looks more neutral. If I try to show a slight smile I end up feeling like I'm the Joker.

Normally I don't wear make up but are there any kind of tricks I can use to make me look happier? I know keeping my eyebrows waxed makes a difference, that seems like a small thing but evidentally it makes some kind of difference. Today was the last straw, I'm tired of looking unapproachable and people assuming I'm upset or mad all the time.

Comments

[serasempre.livejournal.com]

I have a similar sort of face, I think. It's very distressing. I once worked at a place where a guy told me after he'd gotten to know me that he thought I'd be a real bitch before he ever talked to me, just because of my face.

I have no solutions (other than maybe a face lift?), but if you get some, let me know.

[elenabtvs.livejournal.com]

ARGH!

The same things happens to me all the time. I usually tell people that I'm just a serious person.

Really, it probably comes from the Slavic genes.