I dislike my babyface

China
December 21, 2012 10:24pm CST
I am nearly 25 years old.But many friends said I look like a girl about 18 years old.Though it is good to look young,sometimes it did brought trouble to me.Many people judged me by my appearance and said that I am childish and may be not mature in mind.Take a example,when I apply for the job and I go for interview,the intervier would think I am not so experienced though I got 2 years experience already.I know when people starts to get to know me,they would say my psychological age is older than my physical age.But the first impression is also important,right?
14 responses
• China
22 Dec 12
i have a babyface too, but i like it.Friends around me treat me like a little girl.they are glad to help me.I like that.
• China
22 Dec 12
Nice to meet you here,qingwen,I am also from China.lol
• China
23 Dec 12
nice to meet u too...are you a student?
• China
23 Dec 12
No actually,I have worked for more than two years,lol
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
23 Dec 12
I had a baby face for many years. When I was in my twenties, many people thought I was a teenager. Wish I could have appreciated it back then. When you go for an interview, dress more mature than your years - a professional business suit, etc. Perhaps ask your hair dresser to cut your hair in a mature and professional way. Learn some tips on how to act during an interview - perhaps this will help you to appear professional, even though you look young. You want to always be young at heart but in finding a job - professional and mature.
• China
25 Dec 12
Yeap,we are the people in the same boat,thank you for your great advice,I will try to be more and more professional when dealing with the work.Good luck to you,too.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
23 Dec 12
Baby face or not doesn't really reflect your true personality and character, so it has nothing to do what sort of person you are, you don't have to feel anxious over it, a baby face may make you looking young in other people eyes, it can be an advantage for you, at least you don't have to spend too much of your income on cosmetic and make up substances to cover your wrinkle and pothole growing on your face, you don't have to look at the mirror often thinking that your youthful look is not there for you anymore each morning, you can live a lot less worrisome than many people especially women who are very concerned about their appearance, and many more.
• China
25 Dec 12
Hahh,you said what I thought,sometimes I told myself please keep your chin up,maybe years later you would be grateful your babyface.Thank you lampar,you are so considerate.
• Philippines
23 Dec 12
Yeah, I got problems like that too! It seems they treat me like a high school or college brat still even when I am already working. But also, it has some pros on ones side. People often get surprised on my skills and how I handle things being fooled by my young look!
• China
23 Dec 12
Hahh,from another point view,it is true.When people works with me for some time,they are surpised by my skillful ability.That is not bad,right? Have a nice day.
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
23 Dec 12
I guess there is nothing we can do about what we look like. For you, at least it is not the other way round - look older instead of younger! Of course if we can have a choice we would want the best for us but sometimes it is just not possible. Just be ourselves and be strong and confident with what we will face in life. Life is comical sometimes. What appears to be bad now may turn out to be the opposite later. Cheers! :)
• China
23 Dec 12
Thank you for your encourgement.I am so touched by all of you.I will cheer up. Have a nice day!
@NailTech (6874)
• United States
23 Dec 12
I had that alot for many years. It would actually annoy me to still get carded at some places when I was 5+. I would think you could make yourself older, perhaps wear fake glasses, or even dress older. Then they might take you far more seriously. Talk more mature and grow up as well. I hope it works out. Can you imagine the types of people out there with a very child-like voice who apply for jobs and answer the phone and people think they are 4 years old, I have seen that happen.
• China
23 Dec 12
You are right,I may be more lucy than those people who has both the young look and childish voice.That would be more annoying.I do met this type of people before,I understand.Wish happiness with you always. Have a nice day.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
23 Dec 12
If you turn it around, some people would be envious of you for having a babyface, and some people can be nasty because of their envy towards you. So many people are quick to judge they look at you and make a judgement, they don't bother to look for the person within. I have this problem myself because I am self-conscious about my mouth in particular and I feel that I am unattractive, people will reject me because of my looks, straight away they see me and judge me by my face. These people are shallow. I need to teach myself to accept the way I look.
• China
23 Dec 12
Thank you for your encourgement,I benefit a lot.If we believe we are unique in the world,we would be all special,right?You do have an optimistic attitude towards life,wish happiness and health with you always.
@viet129 (70)
22 Dec 12
Yes, you do have a kind of babyface Sophie but you are really pretty too. I can understand how it may cause you some problems, as people think you are younger than you are but when you get older, you will wish you still look a lot younger! lol. Many people do judge someone by first appearances, that's true but we have to live with that. I think you have proved to them though how experienced you are. :-)
• China
22 Dec 12
Thank you,Robin.It is always so considerate of you.I will cheer up.I believe there are still a lot of people who would think of me as a smart and mature girl.lol
@Lucas818 (377)
22 Dec 12
I would say it's okay to have babyface for your age, it is a blessing indeed, that you always look young. :) I think you don't have to worry about your look, as we know that we don't judge a book by it's cover. Have faith in yourself that you're experienced but look young. ;)
• China
22 Dec 12
Thank you for your encouragement,I benefit a lot.Have a nice day.
• Indonesia
23 Dec 12
that sure, you so cute and look young. don't think it trouble cause that is God Gift
• China
23 Dec 12
Thank you for your encouragement.Have a nice day.
@ivan88 (193)
• Canada
22 Dec 12
Now-now, really, don't worry. It's going to be alright, no matter what. It will definitely pay off later, when you'll be much older - people will be in awe from how well and young you look. I have the same problem - a new concierge in my building had to confirm my age with my I.D. She thought I was 17, when I am really 24. A minimum age to use a gym in my condominium has to be 18. So, it's is a problem that some people have to face, but later, with age, it becomes an advantage.
• China
22 Dec 12
Thank you for your share,now I feel better.I will not think too much about it,lol.Have a nice day and merry xmas.
• Indonesia
23 Dec 12
I think in time you'll love your baby face, because when you got older, you'll love it when people think that you're younger than your real age, it'll be a bleassing for you then. In the meantime, just have fun with it and just be happy with it. I think baba faced people are so cute and I love them. I kind of have baby face too, I'm 25 and an employee, but people often assume that I am at high school or college, though I am happy with it, it means when I'm older people may assume that I am 20-ish, hehe
• China
23 Dec 12
Thank you for your share.It seems not bad when I saw your comments.Have a nice day.
@spicymary (558)
• Romania
22 Dec 12
The first impression can change very easy, you don't have nothing to worry about. If you have self-confidence and you show it, this will not matter anymore. And you will look pretty even when you will be older :) I was upset when I was 16-17 years old. People told me repeatedly that I look like a 24-25. I was already imagining me at 30 looking like 40 and so on... Now that I have 21 it changed, they give me my age. I think it was a matter of clothing. And this could also advatage you. More elegant outfits and a proper make-up could add you a few years.
• China
22 Dec 12
Thank you for your encourgement,and I would like to cheer it up,either.When you get older,you will find that your appearance still stays the same and just changed a little,because it was fixed from the day you started getting older than your actual age.Believe me.
@Wolf2012 (24)
22 Dec 12
Haha,Ms Sunshine...just like your English name,a babyface makes you Sunny always...I firmly believe that there are many many people who envy you so much,don't they?... Don't worry too much, as the saying goes, Heaven rewards the good, although ur babyface makes you look a little childish,you could be hunter by those who posses sharp eyes...The talent scout can catch you soonner or later. Hope you keeping a Sunny mood every day... ^_^
• China
22 Dec 12
Thank you for your encourgement.It is so nice of you to say so.Yes,you are right.I need to be more sunny,when someone gets old gradually,I still look younger than them,not bad,right?lol.Have a nice day and merry xmas.