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Does your Profile Picture affect how People perceive You ?

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  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    I don't know how my profile pic affects how people perceive me -- how about some of you tell me?

    I picked this pic because at the time I had just had lap band surgery and I wasn't allowed to eat any raw vegs or fruit yet (still healing, too hard to digest) and I missed them so much! Strawberries were just coming into season and I was jonesin' for them.

    I generally don't change my profile pics once I've settled on one. My FB pic has been the same for years...same with LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
  • dereksmb
    dereksmb Posts: 95 Member
    Based off feedback I've gotten via messages I would say yes... yes it does. Either way it's staying, I need the motivation to continue my cut even though my strength continues to dwindle every week. Why can't bulkier builds be the "norm" in society I like getting stronger in the gym grr.
  • missym357
    missym357 Posts: 210 Member
    I change my pic to suit my mood. I like this pic because it shows off my legs- many years of dancing have been put into those legs and I think they look pretty darned good.:)
  • Treesy72
    Treesy72 Posts: 230
    I just like to see my collar bones.....They make me happy! :tongue:
  • HulkDiesel77
    HulkDiesel77 Posts: 219 Member
    Good question............I will let you know if I get any friend requests lol
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Someone on this site msged me to tell me I probably attract crazy people in person because Im crazy because of my upsidedown yoga pic. Since they were so offended I needed to find something worse.
  • DLKeeble
    DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
    What do I portray?
  • DarkNebula84
    DarkNebula84 Posts: 445 Member
    I have no clue how people perceive me......
  • petite_boleyn
    petite_boleyn Posts: 144
    My profile picture makes it seem like I've got a boyfriend.

    Nope, that's my ex. It's a recent picture, and uh...yeah still kind of in love with him. I love the picture of me though, I think I look good in it.
  • southpaw211
    southpaw211 Posts: 385 Member
    If people perceive me as the most awesome, intelligent and affectionate lab-human that has ever existed, then yes. Because that's who she was. :wink:
  • sandrajune72
    sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
    Hmmmm....tricky one this!! :laugh:

    I just chose a picture that actually shows what I look like. I like honesty.
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    I picked mine because I post from work for one. For two, it's my fave video game character and when I hit my goal weight will be my first cosplay.

    I don't think it makes anyone percieve anything really about me... unless they think I'm a game freak or something lol
  • jenn30lee
    jenn30lee Posts: 2
    I'm sure that it does. We all know that judging a book by its cover could lead us to a very misguided judgment though.
  • Hambone23
    Hambone23 Posts: 486 Member
    What do I portray?

    Like you'd Like to Teach the World to Sing in a 70s Coca Cola commercial? Or maybe a cult where everyone wears white? (I kid.) :wink:
  • BillyPinky
    BillyPinky Posts: 104 Member
    What do I portray?

    The Walton's ?
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    I picked mine because he's the handsomest little boy I know :heart:
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    yup it does...but i'm damn proud of my collarbone...and if people really wanted to see what I look like...before, during and all that jazz...they can look at my other pics on my profile...

    but man that collarbone....loving it!
  • RozayJones
    RozayJones Posts: 409 Member
    I can relate to my avatar. I have always had a big (but shapely) backside and have always been proud of it, despite the crtiical comments of others - and I thought this picture reflected that pride :happy:

    I have no idea whether it affects the way folks perceive me - and TBH I don't really care!

    I LOVE this quote! I don't think I could have said it any better!!!!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    When people look at my profile picture they think I am just a sexy beast.....but I am so much more than that.
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    <--- It's me
  • marieautumn
    marieautumn Posts: 928 Member
    hmm i'm not sure. my profile picture is just me...so i dont think there is any secret message there?
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    Bc I'm proud of my back!
  • heddylyn
    heddylyn Posts: 173 Member
    Because My 5 year old son took it.
  • Celestialfairie
    Celestialfairie Posts: 134
    I picked mine because I post from work for one. For two, it's my fave video game character and when I hit my goal weight will be my first cosplay.

    I don't think it makes anyone percieve anything really about me... unless they think I'm a game freak or something lol

    I totally can one hundred percent relate to this. :D
  • AreneeG31
    AreneeG31 Posts: 256 Member
    my pics are always of me....what you see is what you get.
  • dougt333
    dougt333 Posts: 697
    I chose the only few pictures I have of myself and rotate them.
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    Today mine is my kids because it's my son's first day of 1st grade! Yay! LOL

    Normally, I just choose pictures I like of myself. No rocket science behind the why. :) I just like them.
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    I've always wondered what peoples first impressions are from that one picture. Personally I dont put much thought into the picture itself, its just so rare that I find a decent picture of myself and when they do come along I like to show them off!
  • autumnk921
    autumnk921 Posts: 1,374 Member
    I am sure it does for some people....

    My picture is just my best & most recent picture of me...Of course I love that my youngest son is in it too...I would love to get one with me and both of my boys....I don't photograph very well, so I only have a few decent ones with me in it for now...I hope that changes soon!! :)
  • AnitaVolpato
    AnitaVolpato Posts: 204 Member
    Yes, I get more friend request when I have a picture of myself up when I was thinner and had weave down my back... .LOL

    The pic up now is current.... this is what you get!
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