The R.B.F. Code

The R.B.F. Code

Why a Serious Face Is Not a Flaw-But a Language

Have you ever been told you look angry when you're not?

Been asked to smile more, soften up, or explain your expression-again and again?

The RBF Code is a thoughtful, honest exploration of what it means to live with Resting Bitch Face (RBF) in a world that expects constant friendliness and emotional performance.

Drawing from personal experience, cultural observation, and social psychology, Stella Oh examines how facial expressions a...