Meaning of a expression in the movie ad astra

There is one sentence in the movie ad astra confusing me about its meaning. "Some times I see myself from outside. Smile. Present a side" What does present a side mean? I thank so much if anybody could help me.


Solution 1:

I haven't seen the movie, but it sounds like this person is talking about showing themselves in an attractive way.

In photography, each person is said to have "a good side"-- the optimal angle from which to photograph them. So to "present a side" is to show yourself at an angle as if you're being photographed.