The importance of facial expressions and nonverbal body language really stuck out to me during this experience, too. I never anticipated how profoundly I would miss the experience of exchanging polite smiles with strangers.
Charles Darwin wrote, “The power of communication … has been of paramount importance in the development of man; and the force of language is much aided by the expressive movements of the face … We perceive this at once when we converse on an important subject with any person whose face is concealed.” The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals" (1872)
Fascinating, thank you for this open and honest piece!
I would question the part about attractive teeth indicating someone’s ability to take care of themselves & details — there’s a lot of classism related with this. Something further to explore because lookism and classism are so interconnected…!
I’m putting together a panel on Unlearning Lookism for LTHJ Global which is a DEI (diversity equity & inclusion) firm. If you’d like to connect about speaking on this please 📧 me :)
The importance of facial expressions and nonverbal body language really stuck out to me during this experience, too. I never anticipated how profoundly I would miss the experience of exchanging polite smiles with strangers.
Charles Darwin wrote, “The power of communication … has been of paramount importance in the development of man; and the force of language is much aided by the expressive movements of the face … We perceive this at once when we converse on an important subject with any person whose face is concealed.” The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals" (1872)
Fascinating, thank you for this open and honest piece!
I would question the part about attractive teeth indicating someone’s ability to take care of themselves & details — there’s a lot of classism related with this. Something further to explore because lookism and classism are so interconnected…!
I’m putting together a panel on Unlearning Lookism for LTHJ Global which is a DEI (diversity equity & inclusion) firm. If you’d like to connect about speaking on this please 📧 me :)
Laura@lthjglobal.com and you can check out lthjglobal.com for context. Hope to speak with you!
Solid Essay