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- Oct 6, 2021
Are you subconsciously snarling at people?I feel like random people are more hostile to me these days.
I'm not ugly, im not short, I shower/shit/shave everyday. Im not super fit but im in solid shape, and I dress like everyone else, so I have all the first impression stuff down.
But the cashiers at every shop and people on the street seem to look at me and become upset or look like I ruined their day. They'll be chatting and laughing with the customer before me, and as soon as I step up their while demeanor visibly changes. Guys at the gun store, nerds at the gaming shop, associates at the departments stores, I seem to bring them all down.
I try to talk to random people I'm trapped in line with or at some function with, and I only seem to get along with old men.
What happened, it wasnt like this 2 years ago, and I really dont think it was covid.
I found a long time ago that a frown is a great way when you're in social situations to avoid people you don't want to attempting to start up conversations with you.
It's easy to forget though if you have something on your mind, if you're frowning all the time people think you're doing it at them.
I make a point to make eye contact and smile when I'm feeling friendly, people usually respond positively.
I don't mean walk around with a maniacal grin like a lunatic, that causes problems the other way