How To Read Faces

Reading faces is based on the belief that people with certain facial characteristics will carry certain traits.



In a way I suppose this is true - we inherit our physical features from our parents, and a lot of their personality attributes as well.

As much as we don't like to admit it, humans judge one another. We judge, and are ourselves judged, every day. I often find myself making certain assumptions about a person by how they look. I'll assume a person who is tanned enjoys the outdoors. A lady who manicures her nails is very proud of her appearance. A person who never smiles takes their circumstances way to seriously.

But it cuts both ways. For example, I find I am treated very differently by strangers when I wear my glasses as opposed to my contact lenses.

The short list below outlines some of the most common facial characteristics, along with their personality traits:

Facial shape:

Oval: Focused, calm
Round: Happy, relaxed
Square: Goal-driven and action oriented

Eyes:

Small: You like details
Large: Gentle, kind and loving
Narrow-set: High concentration
Wide-set: A broadminded outlook

Nose:

Small: Childish
Hooked: Selfish
Large: Strong character
Rounded: Practical

Mouth:

Thin lips: Responsible, hard-working
Full lips: Relaxed, passionate
Small mouth: Long attention span
Wide mouth: Enjoys new experiences

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