{"id":551,"date":"2025-01-17T11:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vforg.news\/bulletin\/?p=551"},"modified":"2025-01-17T11:16:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:16:25","slug":"resting-bitch-bastard-face-vanquishing-this-foe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vforg.news\/bulletin\/resting-bitch-bastard-face-vanquishing-this-foe\/","title":{"rendered":"Resting Bitch &#038; Bastard Face: Vanquishing this foe \u2694\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gather \u2018round, brave adventurers and keyboard warriors! Ever been accused of glaring like a dragon guarding its hoard\u2014even when you\u2019re feeling chill? Enter the legendary curse known as <strong>Resting Bitch &amp; Bastard Face<\/strong> (RBF). \ud83d\ude10\ud83d\udde1<\/p>\n<p>In the grand campaign of daily life, here\u2019s how this unintentional aura can impact your quest and how to lighten its effect:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vforg.news\/bulletin\/resting-bitch-bastard-face-vanquishing-this-foe\/#1_The_Mysterious_Curse\" >1. The Mysterious Curse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vforg.news\/bulletin\/resting-bitch-bastard-face-vanquishing-this-foe\/#2_Magic_Spells_Tips_to_Soften_the_Look\" >2. Magic Spells (Tips) to Soften the Look<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vforg.news\/bulletin\/resting-bitch-bastard-face-vanquishing-this-foe\/#3_Equip_Supportive_Body_Language\" >3. Equip Supportive Body Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vforg.news\/bulletin\/resting-bitch-bastard-face-vanquishing-this-foe\/#4_Practice_Makes_Progress\" >4. Practice Makes Progress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vforg.news\/bulletin\/resting-bitch-bastard-face-vanquishing-this-foe\/#5_Communicate_with_Humor\" >5. Communicate with Humor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Mysterious_Curse\"><\/span>1. The Mysterious Curse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Misread Intentions \ud83e\udd14:<\/strong> Non-player characters (a.k.a. coworkers, friends, strangers) may think you\u2019re plotting mischief or just plain angry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Perception \ud83d\ude20:<\/strong> You might roll a natural \u201c1\u201d on Charisma checks, making others wary to approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Magic_Spells_Tips_to_Soften_the_Look\"><\/span>2. Magic Spells (Tips) to Soften the Look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relax Your Features \ud83d\ude0c:<\/strong> Imagine dispelling tension from your forehead, jaw, and eyebrows\u2014like casting \u201cTranquil Visage\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slight Smile \ud83d\ude0a:<\/strong> No need to channel a permanent \u201cBard\u2019s Grin.\u201d Just a subtle upturn of the lips can banish the \u201cbitchy\u201d or \u201cbastardly\u201d aura.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyebrow Alchemy \ud83e\ude84:<\/strong> A gentle raise of the brows can transform your countenance from \u201cscowl\u201d to \u201cintriguing NPC.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Equip_Supportive_Body_Language\"><\/span>3. Equip Supportive Body Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open Posture \ud83c\udf1f:<\/strong> Uncross those arms and face your conversation partner\u2014signal your readiness for a friendly alliance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eye Contact \ud83d\udc40:<\/strong> Locking gazes (without staring creepily) helps clarify you\u2019re not the villain of the story.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small Gestures \ud83e\udd1d:<\/strong> Nod or tilt your head to show you\u2019re listening\u2014like using a \u201cHelpful Interaction\u201d cantrip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Practice_Makes_Progress\"><\/span>4. Practice Makes Progress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mirror Training \ud83e\ude9e:<\/strong> Hone your facial expressions as though preparing for a final boss fight. Experiment with different \u201cresting states\u201d until you find one that feels genuine yet approachable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Communicate_with_Humor\"><\/span>5. Communicate with Humor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If someone comments on your serious expression, let them know: \u201c<strong>That\u2019s just my face!<\/strong>\u201d A little bit of humor disarms assumptions and can spark more genuine conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, your face is part of your personal lore. Whether you\u2019re calmly forging alliances or simply browsing for loot in the marketplace, a little awareness can dispel misunderstandings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gather \u2018round, brave adventurers and keyboard warriors! 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