Some people just look mean?

[Bretrick]

I was at Galleria Shopping centre enjoying a meal yesterday after work.
Lamb Stuffed Paratha, Riata, Garlic Naan
12 meters away from me is a guy who simply looks like he wants to punch anyone that dares look at him. Deep, sunken eyes, shaved head, White Singlet, Muscles bulging, permanent scowl on his dial.
I done my best not to lock eyes with him.

 

[dilettante]

Severe constipation? Bug infestation?

 

[Naturally]

Ask for his autograph. Tell him you thought he was Cinderella.

 

[Jules]

The other day when we were out walking at the track, there was a mean looking man and his pit bull. I said hi and his face lit up. The dog, not so much. Glad it was on a leash.

 

[officerripley]

Maybe the guy just has "Grumpy Resting Face"? I do.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Say what you mean, mean what you say, hence the riddle of complexity.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

I've been told I look like a mean ol' SOB. When they get to know me; I'm a pussy cat.
Meow.

 

[Lewkat]

Yes, some people do just look mean, but are really softies. Conversely, people who constantly walk around looking like the world is their oyster can be the worst psychopaths ever.

 

[StarSong]

We've had some on this forum with grumpy faced avatars. They were very off-putting.

 

[Bella]

The other day when we were out walking at the track, there was a mean looking man and his pit bull. I said hi and his face lit up. The dog, not so much. Glad it was on a leash.

Looks can be deceiving. This is a good example @Jules. As you age you develop expression lines. Lines between the brows can often give people a mean scowling “look”, but it's not their personality.

It doesn't bother me to take a chance on saying, “Hi” to someone who looks less than approachable. You never know, that small act could brighten their day.

 

[David777]

6 foot 4 inch tall Jack Palance

Danny Trejo

 

[CinnamonSugar]

I have a feeling I often fall into the “always look angry” category b/c I’m in my own head so much and I just am a serious person. I don’t mean to be (angry)

On the other hand, I’ve heard it said of Robert De Niro that he looks “like someone who’s about to shoot you in the knee caps”

I hope I’m not *that* grumpy looking!

 

[Remy]

I don't know but if someone gives you a bad feeling, pay attention to it.

I'm nothing to look at and I've been treated like an idiot too much in my life, so I try not to judge people. But if someone gives me that bad feeling, I'll pay attention to it.

Yesterday I was walking back to my car after being downtown and here comes a guy pushing a piled up shopping cart mumbling loudly to himself. I headed to my car fast. I have encountered homeless on my work property feeding the ferals and so far no issues with them. I am cautious however and speak to them respectfully. I've so far received the same in return.

 

[Remy]

We've had some on this forum with grumpy faced avatars. They were very off-putting.

That's why I hope everyone enjoys the long departed Brandy in my profile picture. I want people to see this sweet kitty because she was.

 

[Remy]

The other day when we were out walking at the track, there was a mean looking man and his pit bull. I said hi and his face lit up. The dog, not so much. Glad it was on a leash.

Kind of you. Perhaps because of how he looks, people ignore him.

We have the fake lakes in my area with walking trails. I can tell you the snootiest are mainly the youngish women in their athletic clothes (because you can't just walk in pants/shorts and t-shirt from the thrift store like I do) usually in pairs or more. They act like it's a chore to say hello back. The older people are usually much more friendly and I've seen a very elderly man with his dog who is friendly.