Guys Can Have ‘Resting Bitch Face’ Too, But They’re Not Expected to Smile All Day

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You’ve likely heard of “resting bitch face.” It’s that expressionless look that some people assume is unfriendly or “bitchy.” Typically, it’s a term reserved for women—think of celebs like Emma Stone or Kim Kardashian who often get tagged with this label for simply not smiling. But guess what? Research shows that men can rock this same expression just as much, yet they don’t face the same pressure to plaster on a grin.

Curious about this phenomenon, behavioral researchers Sarah Johnson and Mike Thompson from the tech firm Vision Insights decided to dig deeper. Their goal was to discover what makes certain faces come off as “bitchy” and whether women are really more prone to this than men. Spoiler alert: they found that’s not the case at all.

As reported by the Daily Observer, the researchers used a high-tech tool called FaceReader, which analyzes facial expressions based on a huge library of images. The software scans 500 points on a face and categorizes emotions like happiness, sadness, and, yes, contempt. It turns out, both men and women can exhibit resting expressions that the software reads as contempt—indicating that the stereotype of RBF being solely a female issue stems more from social expectations than actual facial features.

So, men can definitely have their own version of resting bitch face, yet they rarely hear the infamous, “You should smile more!” That’s because society doesn’t hold them to the same cheerful standards as women. While women often feel the pressure to brighten everyone’s day, men’s neutral expressions are simply accepted.

So, ladies, wear your resting bitch face with pride! And if you’re curious about any similar terms for men, well, there’s a humorous saying that their equivalent is just “breathing.”

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In summary, both men and women can fall victim to resting bitch face, but societal expectations lead to different perceptions. Women often get pressure to smile, whereas men enjoy the freedom to remain expressionless without judgment.