Read My Lips (And Eyebrows And Chin)

Trustworthiness. Passivity. Aggression. You can see it in a guy’s eyes. (And his cheekbones… And the width of his face…)

A study of Canadian hockey players recently revealed that the proportions of the face are directly linked to the aggressiveness of the player. Also, if the player is making a mean, gnarling, growly face at his opponents, that can also be construed as an indicator that he is aggressive.

A man is also judged by his face when it comes to trustworthiness. And great con men master the aesthetic elements of reliability—the certain eyebrows and sympathetic forehead. But of course, we’ve learned from some of history’s most infamous con men—and perhaps some members of the current political administration—that just because you have a friendly face, doesn’t mean anyone should necessarily trust you.

Image: Graphic tying eyebrow slope and chin thickness to outside perception of personality. (Via Boing Boing)