Would you put a current photo of yourself on your social media profiles or would you keep up a younger pic that you feel looks better?

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I met someone the other day for a business meeting but was expecting a VERY different-looking person based on their profile pics. When I got to the place I literally walked past the fellow thinking I'd meet someone who looks like the kid in the profile.

I guess I'm asking if you'd update to a newer (less flattering) pic if you don't feel confident about your current body image.

Alex_Bright · Accepted Answer

I would prefer to put a recent picture, but also will never think about this. I generally update when my employer makes pictures for everyone.

There are some people at work that seem to drive pleasure from keeping a picture of 20 years ago. But they are not client facing.

ryanrhino · Accepted Answer

A current photo is an update of sorts.

Plus, if someone does see my photo and wants to meet in person, they'll have an idea of what I look like now and not the memory of me to quicken the gathering's reason.

HawkPerception · Answer

I would say that I definitely value transparency and prefer to put a current photo of myself on social media because I prefer to show what I actually currently look like.

When I was younger especially, I really disliked it when people used photos from years ago. But now, I'd say I'm somewhat guilty of it. My current Whatsapp photo is pretty current (maybe a few months ago at most). But my previous WhatsApp and Instagram photo was one I had since I was 24 years old that my ex took of me and I really liked, and I used that photo for like 6 years. The lucky thing is, I honestly don't look different to that now and people tell me I haven't changed much and look almost exactly how I looked back in high school, so I kind of get away with it.

But the thing you have to realize is guys do not take photos anywhere nearly as much as women. That photo I had up for years was probably one of my only photos that wasn't a selfie. Men don't generally ask other guys to take photos of them. It's weird. Girls on the other hand, have no issues with asking their friends or acquaintances to take photos of them, so they usually have a lot more to work with and update their profile pictures much more often on average.

Abbycado · Answer

Mine is from this previous Christmas. Where’s yours I might ask?

worldscolide · Answer

Neither. My social media pic is the same one as i use here. A prator token from Doom Eternal. I am actually very against my image getting out there. I never appear on web cams for meetings, and so on. It sounds paranoid but working in my field generates paranoia.

SecretsofKB · Answer

I usually update my profile pictures (not here... for many, many reasons) yearly. Not really for other people and their expectations, mostly for myself because I took picture I feel I look good in recently.

Paris13 · Answer

Recent, I usually change every so often, but nothing wrong with anyone putting on a Different one if they like it more. xxxxx

queenofcardio · Answer

Damn, that sounds so awkward. I'd update it if it was going to be used in a professional manner. Otherwise, I dont care if it's old or not.

Ironco · Answer

Well, since I look like Santa Claus, if I but out a younger image of myself absolutely no one would recognize me. Lol

Noredcarpet · Answer

If I would yes, use accurate. If not comfortable with showing of the body for what ever then ok to just use a pic of your face :)

Spencer10 · Answer

I do not really post any pics of my self... but hell I have virtually zero social media footprint anyway.

MissSunshine2 · Answer

I would. I just don’t on here, in case I know people irl on here.

exitseven · Answer

the picture i have in my profile is 5 or 6 years old. I use it because you cannot see my face.

MicahRaine · Answer

If I have my face put there at all, I’ll keep it current.

Anonymous · Answer

Because of AI I wouldn't post anymore a pic of me, full face & body.

Anonymous · Answer

I don’t use my photos anywhere anymore, so many people steal photos lately one woman stole a picture of my uncles old dog, but my advice to others is honesty is the best policy.

Anonymous · Answer

It's a matter of taking care of your appearance not putting a younger picture of yourself

spartan55 · Answer

I always use my HS senior yearbook picture...😂/s

dudeinohio · Answer

Always fairly current

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