We've all heard the problems suffered by people with resting bitch face: they're misunderstood, not as angry as they seem, etc, etc. But what about those of us unlucky enough to have been born into just the opposite fate? Being cursed with resting nice face isn't an easy life, either.
1. No matter how exhausted you are, you exude niceness.
Sometimes you just want to look as tired as you feel. People never believe you when you complain because you just look so darn happy all the time.
2. You get approached by the craziest people.
You've tried wearing earbuds, looking in the opposite direction, staring at your phone, looking mean; it never works. The South Oval is a dangerous place and every time you walk through it, you end up with numerous pamphlets, flyers about different benefit nights, and you've probably been coerced into buying something more than once.
3. On the flip side, you usually get a lot of free stuff out of it.
If you ever got kidnapped by any of the crazies, at least you'll probably have a bag full of granola bars, Rice Krispies treats, and free candy (despite your mother's warnings on taking candy from strangers).
4. It is easy to make friends though.
Since so many people are drawn to you, once you're able to weed out the crazies, you do meet some really cool people.
5. You probably look insane when you're by yourself.
Sure, you look friendly, but smiling to yourself also makes you sometimes look like a crackhead. It's casual.
6. People think they can walk all over you because they think you're too nice.
This ranges from being shoved on the South Oval to stealing the seat you've sat in all semester and assuming you won't mind it, or at least won't complain about it.
7. You get confused as flirtatious.
Girls will give you the side eye for “smiling" at their boyfriend, and guys you don't know will sit in the closest seat to you in a huge empty lecture hall because you made eye contact. IT WAS AN ACCIDENT, OKAY?
8. People are surprised when you get argumentative.
Isn't it cute how just because you look happy all the time, they think you aren't opinionated?
9. People think you can't look sad. Or worse, you look ridiculous when you look sad. Your mouth just wasn't meant to turn that direction.
10. People also think you're joking when you say you're mad.
People don't seem to understand you can still experience emotions other than happiness.
11. When you look in the mirror you finally understand what other people see.
You don't feel like your face looks happy and then you see your reflection there's an epiphany.
All in all, you should embrace yourself for who you are and whatever type resting face you have, bitchy or nice. You're awesome either way.
