Posted by bozeman on February 17, 2003, at 20:43:43
In reply to Re: Smile! It can't be that bad!, posted by snowden on February 17, 2003, at 20:00:53
Actually, the only remotely plausible explanation I can think if us they must be scared of us. Like they see on our faces a look of determination or "character" or some other blah blah blah that they only saw on their father's face before they got in trouble, or something. Wonder what the psychological implications of that are -- projecting authority figures on anyone whose facial expression reminds you of an authority figure from your own past? Bet they don't even realize they're doing it.
On the other hand, what's wrong with showing a little character, I wonder? Is it really better to, as you so accurately described it, "grin like an idiot" so no one feels *uncomfortable*? Has the world really come to that, that differences make people that uneasy?
Oh, I must shut up now, or I'll really get on a soapbox rant about people wanting everyone to fit in a nice little preformed preprogrammed psychological boxes.
Peace
bozeman
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