it’s your 5 emotional signals

You’re being judged on the 5 RSF factors:

1. Facial Expression

We read faces in milliseconds. A soft smile, relaxed jaw, and calm eyes create a sense of warmth and ease [1]. You're not judged by your features, you're judged by how you make her feel. Even subtle facial tension can cut approachability in half [2].

2. Body Language

Your posture speaks before you do. Open, relaxed stances signal confidence. Crossed arms or stiffness trigger discomfort [3]. On dating apps, posture becomes a stand-in for presence, and presence outperforms looks by over 30% [4].

3. Background Context

People don’t just see you — they see your world. Your setting shapes how they interpret you: adventurous, lazy, social, stuck. One study showed that backgrounds alone could predict swipe outcomes [5]. Make your space count.

4. Style Signals

Style shows you care. Not about fashion — about yourself. A clean, fitted outfit signals confidence, self-awareness, and emotional availability [6]. Effort is rare. That’s why it stands out [7].

5. Tech Quality

Clarity builds trust. Low-res, poorly lit photos lower attraction even when the person looks good [8]. Lighting, focus, and framing aren’t superficial, they’re signals. Clean wins [9].