Last night, a friend (man, I don't have girl friends) teased me by saying that when I approach a girl I look like an emotionless psychopath, and that made me hyper-aware of my manners.

Today I was more open and less reserved when I greet and exchange words with new people but it feels like it's "not me anymore". Not sure if I communicate this right, it just sounds more... blue-ish?

Have you ever caught yourself being "more serious" and stoic? Did you also felt strange, as if you're a tryhard? Did you noticed any funny or curious reactions from your friends? Because I'm considering that he might be right and I do come across as tryhard.