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PaperclipPerfector  2mo ago (text post)   2361 thread views

Friday Fun Thread for May 15, 2026

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I'm only 6'6'' but I've had similar issues because my neutral facial expression can come off as a bit scary, especially when I'm focused; people think I'm angry. I've repeatedly gotten comments that I scare people with my size and intensity, both in work and private settings.

The solution I've found to this is to try to smile and laugh as much and as genuinely as possible. So many doors started opening up for me in all areas of life when I intentionally started projecting an aura of joy. I think this is good advice for anyone but as a big guy with a deep booming voice, you rarely if ever won't be taken seriously so going in the other direction is useful and doesn't really have any downsides.

… I've had similar issues because my neutral facial expression can come off as a bit scary, especially when I'm focused; people think I'm angry. I've repeatedly gotten comments that I scare people with my size and intensity, both in work and private settings.

Oh you too huh? So I’m not the only one then. For me when I’m focused let me stay on track and do my thing. I try to be more sociable and outgoing to compensate for the seemingly outward intensity, and most of the time it takes.

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