What is the syndrome bitchy face and how to live with it

What is the syndrome bitchy person

In 2013, it appeared on YouTube two-minute video Bitchy Resting Face. Clip instantly became popular, scored nearly eight million hits and three thousand comments. The heroine of the video raise the issue of "bitch face" and tell us how it spoils their lives. "I do not want to hit you, - says one of the victims of the syndrome. - I just have such a person. "

This problem existed before, but after a video of her began to speak seriously. The essence of the syndrome is that the face of its owner in a relaxed state looks angry and unfriendly, although the person is not actually experiencing these emotions. Because of those or other features of the exterior of facial expressions can be expressed as dissatisfaction, contempt and anger and derision, anger or sadness.

People with the syndrome bitchy person the impression of a snob, a serial killer or evil matematichki out of high school.

As a result, strangers often make a premature conclusion that it is better not to approach this man, but Friends again and again stick with the question: "Do you all right?" The most famous victim syndrome - Anna Kendrick,

Kristen StewartVictoria Beckham, Queen Elizabeth, and Kanye West.

Why face looks bitchiness

Scientists conducted an experiment, neuroscientistsThrowing Shade: The Science of Resting Bitch FaceDuring which more than 10,000 scanned images of human faces using special software. And they came to the conclusion that the person is not neutral at 100%. Normal rate - 97% neutral and 3% of other emotions. However, the "bitchiness" of persons below the level of neutrality: he is only 94%. A percentage of the emotions, respectively, higher - as much as 6%. Moreover, prevailing among them - contempt.

The expression of negative emotions at rest - a consequence of the features of the facial muscles. Here are the main ones:

In addition, the outward signs of an evil person syndrome can also be a consequence of poor eyesightMan squinting all the time, tensing the facial muscles, and over time it becomes a habit.

Why is the main victim syndrome - women

The study foundThrowing Shade: The Science of Resting Bitch FaceThat shitty face syndrome is characterized for both men and women. This is a common problem that is not related to gender differences. Any person, regardless of gender can be lowered corners of the mouth, frowning and not enough open mind, but the paradox is that men are due to syndrome bitchy person does not suffer.

scientists explainResting bitch face 'is real, scientists say the fact that the phenomenon is not related to the physiology, and social norms. For men, serious, severe, or even angry face in order. In the public mind it is associatedBrooding men, smiling women seen as sexy: study with the strength, intelligence, determination and sexuality.

Nobody calls men bastard if their face looks serious or sad.

Women with serious or severe face often accused of arrogance. And the whole thing here in gender stereotypes. In society there is a social construct, "woman should be gentle. " He has developed in the previous century, when the girl in the society given the role of housewife and "good wife." She did not have financial independence and equality with men, and the smile on his face was a manifestation of obedience.

Since then much has changed, but the social setting remains. Women with insufficient welcoming appearance are still sufferingBrooding men, smiling women seen as sexy: study due to gender stereotypes. They can easily be called a bitch because of the unfriendly facial expressions, to refuse admission to or dissolve a lot of gossip behind their backs.

As a syndrome makes life

people judgeHow your looks betray your personality others by appearance. And no matter how we tried to change it, the first impression is formedSocial Attributions from Faces: Determinants, Consequences, Accuracy and Functional Significance one-tenth of a second - faster than the person that manages to realize something. In this case, the brain has sustained response to certain features:

• Externally attractive people it seemsSocial Attributions from Faces: Determinants, Consequences, Accuracy and Functional Significance us more competent and intelligent.
• A pronounced chin, big nose, narrow face associated with the imperiousness and a tendency to dominate.
• Big eyes and an open look - it is kindness, innocence, humility.
• People with a broad face and chubby cheeks seem to be gentle and kind.

For all these reasons, people with the syndrome bitchy person will almost always make a bad first impression. People may think that he is an arrogant snob and all despise, but in fact it is not so. This can be a hindrance as a party, and when hiring or at a business meeting. It is proved that people with an attractive appearance are more successful and earnDan Hamermesh on the Economics of Beauty: Attractive People Are More Successful 10-12% more.

How to recognize the syndrome at

Check your appearance with the help of the program FaceReader. The picture shows a person must be full-face and in a relaxed, calm state. The higher the quality of the image, the better the result.

A significant disadvantage of the program is that it does not give a percentage ratio of emotions, so to say exactly, do you have, you can not syndrome. But if some of the emotions present or predominant contempt (contempt), it is likely that you have it still is. Here are the results from employees Layfhakera:

In addition, there are indirect signs of the syndrome:

• You do not recognize yourself in photos.
• You keep saying: "Do not be sad," - and is asked to smile.
• You are often asked, "Are you dissatisfied with something?"
• You have a reputation as a hard man, but do not know what it deserved.
• You do not have to ask for directions in the street, you do not get to know and get round.

How to live with the syndrome bitchy person

Do facial massage

He is not able to remove wrinkles and rejuvenate. But the effect is still there: the procedure helpsAnalysis of morphological changes after facial massage by a novel approach using three-dimensional computed tomography tighten oval handle squeezed the muscles and relax them. In addition, the face after a massage is more fresh and rested.

Massage It can be done at the cosmetologist or independently. To do this, there are many special devices that greatly simplify the process. Important: To get the result, massage should be done regularly.

Work on facial expressions

In the company of friends and loved ones can be a, but if you want to make a good impression on the public, it is necessary to control emotions.

For example, you want to look more kindly at communication: Try a little smile, a little straining and lifting the cheeks. Automatically rise and the corners of her mouth. Such a half-smile looks natural and does not cause rejection by others.

Sometimes contemptuous expression arises from the lack of openness of view: it seems that a person looks at all arrogant. In this situation, you should try a little wider to slightly open his eyes wide open look will become more and not so depressed.

Adjust the face with makeup

• View may seem oppressed or fatigued due to the impending century. The problem can be corrected with the help of make-up: Draw arrow and slightly tronte inner corners of the eyes light shadows or a pencil. "Tails" of the arrow must strive upwards. Do not lower it to look not seem sad.
• To give the face a fresh new look, apply to the "apples" of the cheeks blush and blend them.
• Do not use too dense tonal basis, if you have marked wrinkles. The tone will be collected in the folds, emphasizing them.

Refer to the beautician

Manifestations bitchy person syndrome can be removed with the help of cosmetics: wrinkles on the forehead and bridge of the nose smooth with botox, they also lift the corners of the lips and nasolabial folds fill fillers based on hyaluronic acid. But this is an extreme measure. Perhaps to start is to work on self-esteem, not to do injection.

Do not take too seriously the problem

For the first time the syndrome of talking in the West, where the smile - is a sign of courtesy and an integral part of etiquette. People look welcoming and friendly, because it's made: it is a way to show their location interlocutor. And if a person does not smile, he violates the social norms. And the arrogance and contempt on his face and did raise questions.

In Russia, however, things are different: we have not decided to smile for the sake of politeness and insincere smile stranger alarming. We were starting to think that he is a sycophant or a crook.

This feature mentality evolved over the centuries: the life and the life of the peasants were hard struggle for existence, so frown became a standard expression.

To smile, need a reason: good mood, pleasant interlocutor or a funny joke. Just as it is not accepted to do.

Therefore, it is possible that you just came up with a problem and you're all right. And if you do not notice the effects of the syndrome bitchy person in your life, forget about it and do not look for another reason for the suffering.