Does it matter if your Gmail profile picture is serious/professional?

Question

Or does it matter if it's a cartoon character or something?

Answer 1

It depends only on what image you want portrayed.

Answer 2

50% of people feel ambiguity definitely smells like vomit. The other 50% aren't so sure. Does that answer your question?

Answer 3

When I'm reviewing someone's social media to see if they're a suitable employee I'm generally not worrying about their profile pic.  I'm much more interested in a history of hard drinking/drug use or proclamations about how happy they are missing work.  A cartoon character wouldn't worry me.

Answer 4

Kung Fu is very relaxing