The Bitch Face

Tonight, it was brought to my attention, yet again, that people who don’t know me well, think I’m a jerk. Those who are unfamiliar with my facial expressions assume I do not like them. Probably that and the fact that I’m pretty quiet around people I don’t know. Generally, when I feel most uncomfortable is when I make others feel that way (I’m learning). I don’t mean to. That which we are unfamiliar with makes us scared. Ok, maybe that is a little extreme, but it generally makes others think that I don’t like them or they become intimidated by me. (I have to note here that this is generally the female population we’re talking about.) I apologize to all those who fall victim to it. I must say though, that people who do know me well, have grown to love the mean stare or the way I answer the phone “angrily.” I’ve tried in the past to become more self-aware. Many friends and roommates have also tried to help me become more self-aware. Yet the bitch face prevails. I don’t know what to do. I guess I’ll try to work on it again. But to all those who are wondering if I like you… I probably have no beef with you. I can’t think of too many people that I don’t like.