Misconceptions

[Fhyn_K]

Everyone is a little misunderstood. Some can be annoying while some can give a little snicker of joy. What do people commonly get wrong about you?

For me, no one believes that I'm gay. Whether if it's visuals, deep voice, or the way I carry myself, I have no idea. But I always get a kick when people I know are "gently reminded" whenever I bring a guy around. It really shouldn't take me putting my lips on a man to get them back to speed, but their enlightened gasps makes a dude cackle.

 

[Mariah]

I guess it's the fact that, despite my appearance, I'm actually not twelve.

 

[Jake]

Most ppl think I'm a ***** which is only about half true
Most ppl also think I'm selfish but I'm actually pretty selfless
Ppl also think I'm 15 but I'm 19

 

[June]

same though, OP ; - ; i used to have really long hair a couple of weeks ago that i liked wearing down or braiding. and i never really minded wearing skirts or putting makeup on, or stuff like nailpolish, so when people find out i'm gay they're always so shocked like, "whaaaat but you don't look like you're gay/a lesbian"

and you know, i get that (especially in my country) a very large number of people i come across will have predominantly heteronormative perspectives |D still grates at my nerves a little when i'm asked about it, but it's usually "fine" because i can just mildly correct them or something, but when the question is followed up by "ok, so what made you gay"

i'm just ? ??? am i supposed to laugh or cry

 

[Brackets]

People think I'm about 15/16 a lot of the time -_- (I'm 19) it's so annoying when patients are like 'you CAN'T be a medical student, you're so young!' and i'm just like *shut up yes i am let me take your blood*

 

[Gusmanak]

Most people think I'm a book-smart person, but I'm really not.

Mariah, that's how my crush is, he has issues with his lungs so he develops a lot slower making him look younger

 

[Moddie]

People have the opposite misconception of me to op. Most people think I'm gay because of the way I present myself and because of the way I act. I'm asexual and have to constantly remind people of this. (Though I do have a feminine preference I have no issue dating people of all genders.) Because people assume I'm gay, they also believe I am secretly dating my best friend, which I would never do. They're just not my type.

 

[ATotsSpot]

People on this forum tend to think I'm a guy. I'm an adult female mother of 2...LOL. (Love my signature, but I think my mayor needs to change HER clothes).

IRL, people think I'm quiet. I'm possibly TOO loud once you get to know me.

 

[Beardo]

My age

For example, I went into an audition on Sunday, and they asked how old I am. The lady had already picked up a form, but she sat it down and said,
"Oh, I assumed you were older." and then handed me a youth one.

 

[tokkio]

People at school think I'm all-around quiet and boring.. the type of person that literally has nothing to talk about/say.. but actually, if they just took the time to actually get to know me, I'm really talkative hahah

 

[Fhyn_K]

same though, OP ; - ; i used to have really long hair a couple of weeks ago that i liked wearing down or braiding. and i never really minded wearing skirts or putting makeup on, or stuff like nailpolish, so when people find out i'm gay they're always so shocked like, "whaaaat but you don't look like you're gay/a lesbian"

and you know, i get that (especially in my country) a very large number of people i come across will have predominantly heteronormative perspectives |D still grates at my nerves a little when i'm asked about it, but it's usually "fine" because i can just mildly correct them or something, but when the question is followed up by "ok, so what made you gay"

i'm just ? ??? am i supposed to laugh or cry

Definitely agree on the last part. I have no idea how people expect an answer outside of, "been this way since birth". And if that doesn't register, I usually don't mind explaining things to them, but often I just don't have enough time. If that happens I know it comes off rude but, eh, no love loss if they take it that way.

 

[MagicalCat590]

Most people assume either that I'm straight or that I'm stupid because I don't have good social skills. Like I apologize a lot for things I'm not even sure I should be apologizing for. They also tend to think that I'm just this quiet, polite girl that likes to read and couldn't possibly do any harm. They're always shocked when they find out I'm a Wiccan, bisexual, love horror movies and pretty much anything having to do with angst, and I make really stupid, dirty jokes all the time for no reason.

 

[ShinyYoshi]

Around here, most users think I'm a male... I am indeed a female.

But irl, I've had people tell me I look older than I am. I don't really see it, though. And a lot of people are really surprised when they find out I have an actual knowledge of Pokemon and other video games. They always say "you don't look like the type of person who would be into that" or whatever.

 

[DarkDesertFox]

Hmm... I think people get turned off by my facial expressions. I might look intimidating, but I'm just actually really shy.

 

[infinikitten]

I... had to think really hard about this, and honestly I'm not sure if there are any. I think (and hope, really) that how people perceive me is generally pretty much spot-on. Usually.

I guess the only thing that comes to mind straight-away is that some people assume I'm so open about my mental health issues because I'm "looking for attention" when in reality, attention makes me pretty uncomfortable (lol) - I'm just a very honest person and to me, being so open is something I can do to try and help lessen the stigma and maybe make other people more comfortable talking about their own problems. It's not about wanting attention or sympathy or anything like that - I actually cringe when that's the response. But my MI-related trials and tribulations are normal to me, so of course I speak about them as if they're normal everyday things, and that throws people for a loop since it's not really common to just be like "Well, I almost had a panic attack while getting dressed this morning!" or to just pop my meds while we're out for coffee or w/e. I don't like having to be secretive about something that's such a big part of me and because of the aforementioned stigma, that does end up getting misunderstood/misconstrued sometimes.

Also... no one would ever know I'm bi unless they actually asked or it somehow came up in conversation, since my common law partner is a dude. Luckily my group of friends isn't the type to be fazed or bothered by that. My family has no idea and since they've never asked it's going to stay that way. >_<

 

[Tao]

Most people think I'm ignorant or that I'm 'high and mighty' or that I simply don't like them, but I'm just extremely awkward and incredibly shy around new people or people I've not spent much time with or know little about.


Some of my friends often think that I don't like them much or they've done something wrong since I have excuses not to go out or don't speak to them for days, but I just like having 'alone time' more than other people.

 

[eggs]

everyone thinks i'm the straightest person in existence when in fact, i'm pansexual and have dated people that aren't my "opposite gender"! it's really tiring. even my mom, who i have talked to about datemates of all genders, thinks i'm straight. she says it's just a phase and that pansexuality isn't real. one of my friends at school says that too.
my self, my thoughts, my feelings, MY sexuality! i'm 17, for heavens sake. i know what i like and even if it were a "phase", this is a darn long phase.

 

[kayleee]

Yeah people always think I'm younger than I am. They're always like so when are you graduating from highschool? And I'm like umm well I'm not in highschool anymore...... I was 4 years ago tho....

 

[Yui Z]

Some people think I'm timid and will go along with pretty much anything, while also thinking I'm not capable of slapping anyone in the face if they push me too far. One guy learnt that's not the case the hard way. So did the witnesses, lmao.

I can be a real ***** too if you get on my bad side. It's not exactly difficult to get on my good side either, considering I'm fairly patient and easy-going with most people (let's say that my bad side is around 10% and my good side is around 90%).

 

[abby534534]

I'm very shy/quiet/keep to myself, but I think that is sometimes misinterpreted as arrogant/stuckup. Meh.