: Great link. I've always admired KStew for doing her own thing, especially since I'd probably be feeling very much the same as her.

Word. Drives me nuts when people tell me to smile. I'm not scowling; this is just the way my face looks, dammit.

And yes, KStew's reaction to her situation seems pretty much bang-on.

: I can't say I thought too much about the societal pressure on women to smile, but I can think of a ton of times I've been told to smile.

: And it's crappy, especially if I'm feeling low. Ugh.

Yes, that is the worst. I mean, if you do feel like shit, heaven forbid you actually express that in some way.

I never considered the women vs. men thing either. I'd be very curious to ask some guys if they ever get the same thing.

: Me too. I'm going to poll some of my guy friends in the next few days and see what they say.