At this point, you've probably heard of Resting B*tch Face, what happens when your natural facial expression looks mean, or emotionless. The victims of RBF suffer from an onslaught of questions on the daily:
"What's wrong?"
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"Why are you so upset?"
"Are you mad at me?"
But there's another plague affecting our population on the opposite side of the expression spectrum: Resting Nice Face.
While at first you may ask, "You have a naturally welcoming and approachable face. Why is that considered a problem at all?" There are many symptoms of Resting Nice Face that are less than desirable.
1. Strangers automatically trust you.
Strangers will have you watch their bag, their dog, and sometimes their small child.
2. Tourists ask you to take photos of them.
3. It's difficult for you to look cool.
You have the outfit, the shoes, and the sunglasses, but something about your #vibe is perpetually uncool. And no matter how many times you watch Tyra Banks demonstrating how to "smize," you just can't get it right.
4. Kiosk sales people, Green Peace signature collectors, and grocery store solicitors seem to approach you more than anyone else.
They probably thought you were smiling at them.
5. People always ask you for directions.
I don't know where I'm going any more than you do, sir.
6. Strangers sit next to you. All. The. Time.
This movie theater is empty. Empty! Can you give me a little space please?
7. People can't tell when you're mad.![]()
This one can be a big problem. When you're upset about something, you have to vocalize your feelings because no one can tell from your facial expression. You are also incapable of frowning.
8. People cut you in line.
Not only are people not able to tell when you're mad, they also don't think you're able to get upset. With a face so nice and welcoming, there's no way you would say anything if they cut in front of you in line. Right?
9. No one knows when you're being sarcastic.
The sass gets lost in your deer-like eyes.
10. No one expects you to swear.
You look too innocent.
11. Strangers start up conversations with you.
A three hour plane ride gets a lot longer when the lady sitting next to you decides to tell you her entire life story. You didn't ask for this, but you're probably too nice to tell her to stop.
12. Animals and babies love you.
You are allowed one perk.
