Tough Guy Demeanor

I find it extremely funny that people are scared to approach a person because they look mean all the time. If you're one of those people who constantly smile, good for you. That hasn't been me, couldn't be me and never will be me. I intentionally look mean to repel people. If they can't overlook that and get to know ME, then they can get to stepping. Only the right people are allowed in my life. My mom told me someone wanted to talk to me for a while but couldn't gather the courage because of my facial expression. I explained to her that I will never be the happy-go-lucky kind of person and make no apologies for it. People need to quit being soft. Needless to say, I have nothing to say to the person who's supposedly scared to approach me. I can't respect flaw. It's a shame that society is so judgmental that instead of looking past someone's facial expression, all kinds of labels are thrown out. If someone's an introvert, they're antisocial/cocky. If someone's outgoing, they are assumed to be an attention junkie, etc. Maybe some people carry a tough exterior because they've been hurt in the past and they don't want to let anyone in because of past experience. I can respect that because why continually open yourself up to hurt & rejection? That takes its toll after a while. Or, some people carry themselves in a tough manner as a precautionary measure. I'm a little of both because while I'm approachable, I give people doses of me because many times, they can't handle the full essence. I come from the old school where we take care of business and then play. Granted, I know when to get loose and when to buckle down. I can't be all business and no fun; that wouldn't be a good look. I've always been the no-nonsense kind of person, always ready to get the job done at a moment's notice. I could lighten up a little bit...JUST A LITTLE BIT.