When you try to smile but you're in poland
When you try to smile but you're in poland
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It says "unnatural facial expression" under the smiling photo.
Have you not had a passport before?
MOST countries enforce a neutral expression.
211 1 ReplyDriver's license too, at least here in Canada
42 0 ReplyThe person at the DMV was confused why I was staring blankly (actually not, just a neutral expression) when taking a photo for my license. She told me that it’s ok if I wanted to smile. It’s weird how you’re allowed to have a non-neutral expression on driver’s licenses in the US.
28 0 ReplyNot in Nova Scotia, a friend texted me a joke and I couldn't stop smiling. It was accepted.
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5 0 ReplyThe joke is better when you underatand the description below the second picture, which says "unnatural facial expressions"
1 0 ReplyIt's a joke.
8 15 Replythen why I'm not smiling?
25 1 ReplyNo he's literally explaining in plain terms why it isn't lol
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Not a meme, this is common practice in the EU and elsewhere
60 0 ReplyThe 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.
25 11 ReplyIt is an unnatural expression though, a natural expression would be how your face looked without you trying to change anything. ie. a straight face
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Uhhh most passport or id photos must be Biometric meaning natural expression and no changes.
7 1 Replylol Polish. twarzy
1 0 ReplyIt's like this in Brazil too
1 0 ReplyReminds me of this.
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