Are Your Facial Expressions Preventing You From Connecting With Others?

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Do others ever tell you that they thought you were unfriendly before they got to know you? Sometimes we can unknowingly send the wrong signals by our facial expressions. Learn three reasons why this can occur, and the small adjustments you can make to form better initial connections.

[@JackDangles]

I developed a big wrinkle between my eyebrows because my brows were always tensed from overthinking everything and being cynical and pessimistic. I had that expression frozen on my face for years and people always thought I was unfriendly, angry or creepy. Even when I was happy I had no ability to make my face look pleasant. Facial expressions can really create a terrible vibe if you're not consciously controling it. And it's one of the hardest things to control because you can't see yourself.

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

Thank you for sharing your personal experience, Jack. You are right--it takes work and is difficult to control. Zoom calls help, as I use it as a real time monitor of my facial expressions.

[@FashionFusion_720]

I'm facing the same problem

[@marcocycles411]

Wow my whole life people said I always look mean I think it started as a teenager. Here I am as an adult carrying the same traits hearing this almost made me cry 😢

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

Thank you for being so transparent, Marco! It takes intention and work daily and it's not easy. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@Angie.GiGi.Ari.86]

I like how you express this, and that you mentioned other cultures etc respectful and helpful

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

Thank you, Angie! I appreciate that!!

[@Ruangpana]

I only have happy face and for other expressions It is hard to do 😞 when I communicate with people I can laugh as much as with them happily. But when its come to sad or disaster or surprise thing It is hard to make my facial expressions and I have to force my face 😢 (because in the deep down I changed my self that less care about the world and nothing excite me anymore when it come to other peoples' business)
I want to have a proper conversation with other people. But it is hard 😞
( My apology for my typing mistakes )

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

Thank you for sharing your personal experiences around this!

[@Ananya76_0]

Can you help me out on, How do I control my facial expressions especially if I'm lying or thinking about something or under confident , as it is directly visible on my face?

[@Ifyewonleenew]

Yes that’s the point I love being a loner I’m well aware of my facial expressions

[@mariepetterson7281]

People from the south are confused by the seemingly unfriendly ways of those from other areas.

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

You are so right, Marie. I live in the south and see the vast differences in the norm when I travel other places.

[@Illusiontypre144]

How to overcome of shyness please 😊😊

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

I will do a video on this. Thank you for the request. You may find this video helpful:ua-cam.com/video/EB5AUMwmdVA/v-deo.html

[@Lyndon-fl4tq]

Me too Blake

[@larrygamboa5793]

I work with people every day and it's hard for me to make eye contact

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

Hi Larry, thank you for commenting. This video may be useful for you: ua-cam.com/video/FZQlN-Dr5-Q/v-deo.html

[@raj5999]

Take my eye contact, and they will run away in seconds.

[@theniwasguided8360]

I frown a lot while talking

[@AntoinetteGriffin]

Self-awareness is the first step! Thank you for watching and taking the time comment.