how I look / what I look like

[herbivorie]

If you are sending a picture of yourself to someone you've never actually met (like e-mail friends),

1. This picture shows how I look.
2. This picture shows what I look like.

Which is correct? What is the difference between them?

Thank you.

 

[Ali Hsn]

Hello.

*I AM NOT A NATIVE OR TEACHER.*

The first sentence addresses your feeling/mode/state/..., while the second one refers to your appearance. In the case you mentioned, the second one works.

 

[kwfine]

If you are sending a picture of yourself to someone you've never actually met (like e-mail friends),

1. This picture shows how I look.
2. This picture shows what I look like.

Which is correct? What is the difference between them?

Thank you.

I prefer the first sentence.

 

[bhaisahab]

Sentence #2 is the correct way to say it.

 

[herbivorie]

Hmm...
Two native speakers of British English say different things.
I'll wait for more replies.

 

[MikeNewYork]

There are differences of opinion among native speakers. However, bhai is a teacher.

I am a native AmE speaker and I agree with bhai. The second is better.