Stress can arise in many forms, but sometimes all you need to do is take a deep breath and let go.
If you find yourself acting strange or your friends and family are behaving strangely, there could be signs that Karen is feeling stressed. Here are some of the most common indications that they might be struggling.
1. Smiling with a frown
Everyone experiences stress from time to time, and some people manage it better than others. Some choose to cope with it by exercising, meditation or adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Unfortunately, many people can respond to stress in harmful ways – such as becoming angry and rude. These individuals are known as “Karens.”
Karens often exhibit an attitude of entitlement, believing they should get whatever they desire. This type of behavior can be highly offensive and potentially hazardous to others.
2. Smiling with a smirk
Karen is a derogatory term used to describe an older white woman who displays rude and entitled behavior. This includes bullying retail or restaurant employees, demanding special treatment and throwing public tantrums.
Recently, this slang term has gained in popularity as an alternative to more often used racist and misogynistic terms like “Sexiest Women Alive” or “Celebrity Boss.”
Karen, originally originating in Denmark and used as a short form of “Katherine”, became popular in English only during the 1940s.
The smirk is one of the most iconic facial expressions, capable of conveying a range of feelings from subtle amusement to flirtation. While it’s not easy to master, having this skill can help you feel more confident and self-assured in various situations.
3. Smiling with a scowl
Stress is an entirely normal human response to various circumstances, such as frustration, lifestyle changes, conflict, lack of control and uncertainty. It may even arise as a result of natural disasters or war.
When assessing stress levels, people take into account several elements such as predictability and controllability of a situation. Those who are unprepared for an impending crisis usually feel more strain than those who prepare ahead of time.
Karen is a derogatory term for an arrogant woman who expects special treatment that she does not deserve. She may call customer service to complain about an issue with their purchase or demand to speak with a manager.
4. Smiling with a grimace
Karen is the name of a middle-aged, white woman who acts entitled and gets angry quickly. She usually sports a bob-haircut and creates quite the stir on social media when she takes issue with something.
Karen may not be able to physically spit on you, but her smile often tells a lot about their mood. If you want to ensure that your smile conveys an upbeat attitude, try practicing in front of the mirror!
For a subtle smile, pull the corners of your mouth up. While this may appear creepy, it’s an effective way to express subtle amusement.
5. Smiling with a sneer
Sneering is an expression of anger that involves using one’s chin and cheek muscles. It can be used to direct people’s eyes inward as well as convey feelings of irritation or disappointment.
When someone smiles with a sneer, they may be conveying an unwarranted aggression and anger. Additionally, it could indicate a lack of self-assurance in themselves.
Karens often exhibit rude attitudes and expect special treatment, making their behavior challenging for employees to manage.
Particularly in the service industry, where people work hard for a living, being annoyed by petty attitudes and demands cannot be tolerated.
6. Smiling with a snort
Karen, an angry white woman who feels entitled and demands attention, can be described by the slang term. They typically display small displays of anger at minor offenses or inconveniences.
They usually sport blonde “bob cut” hair, wear a hat, and demonstrate their “white privilege.” This type of behavior is considered narcissistic and aggressive.
In the wild, they prowl stores and restaurants looking for an opportunity to attack workers, take advantage of their white privilege, and grab attention.
They enjoy screaming and insulting people (especially children) while driving a van or SUV. Additionally, they have been known to make up stories and threaten police with force.
7. Smiling with a snort
“Karen” is an internet term that describes a particular stereotype of white middle-aged women who act entitled, become easily frustrated and complain endlessly. These individuals typically sport short choppy haircuts like Kate Gosselin (circa 2009), take advantage of their “white privilege” liberally, and enjoy screaming at people or children.
They often communicate with managers at retail stores and restaurants to complain about something they feel entitled to. Unfortunately, these individuals can be highly petty and ruthless, leading to much stress for the store or restaurant owners.
8. Smiling with a snort
A smile is one of the most universal nonverbal cues. It can convey joy or express disdain.
Conversely, a snort is an expression made by exhaling through your nose when feeling annoyed or disgusted with something. It could also indicate stress if you snort during an important meeting or conversation.
Snorting when laughing may indicate stress or anxiety. You can try to stop this behavior by closing off your nasal passageway or redirecting the air that you breathe out when you laugh.
Karen is a term used to describe an older white woman who acts entitled and rude, often expecting special treatment that she doesn’t deserve. Karen has also been known for committing racist acts such as calling the police on black people.
9. Smiling with a snort
Karen is a middle-aged white woman with an asymmetrical haircut and unreasonable demands. When something doesn’t go her way, Karen often wants to “speak to the manager”, especially at retail stores or restaurants.
Karens tend to demand more than what is expected, often expressing their anger and disapproval in racist ways. They display a particularly vicious hatred towards people of other races and ethnicities.
Some have also been accused of engaging in other unruly behaviors, such as using their privilege to make demands. Some even reportedly have a tendency to yell and shout at people.
10. Smiling with a snort
Karen is a colloquial term for an upper class middle-aged white woman who acts entitled and rude. She often expects special treatment that she doesn’t deserve and has public meltdowns over the smallest inconveniences.
The term originated as Internet slang and has since gained notoriety on social media platforms. It’s often associated with women who harass retail and restaurant employees, have narrow-minded beliefs, and generally behave like douchebags.
Karen has been widely criticized as sexist, ageist and classist. It has become particularly popular with white middle class women on social media in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak and racial justice protests.
