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It says "unnatural facial expression" under the smiling photo.

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[–] [email protected] 60 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not a meme, this is common practice in the EU and elsewhere

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The funny part is that this is an "unnatural expression" according to this gov website.

I wrote it in the description but people seem to miss it.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is an unnatural expression though, a natural expression would be how your face looked without you trying to change anything. ie. a straight face

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think this comes a translation/wording issue. They probably mean a “neutral” expression, which is what your comment describes. I’d think of an “unnatural” expression as an exaggerated smile or something else off putting

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, "nienaturalny" literally translates to unnatural. Of course I know what they meant by that, but it's funny because life is hell here.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This play on words is really struggling to find an audience.

I wanted you to know I appreciated it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you ☺️