What is one thing people don’t expect about you?

[TurnipBell20]

I don’t talk too much when I first meet someone which is why people often think I am shy. I am really not shy, though. I talk very much when I know someone, and people always find that very surprising.

Another thing is my taste in music. I like Psychedelic Rock and similar genres which is why I listen to 60s/70s music a lot. When one of my older friends found out about that, he didn’t believe me at first.

People often don’t think I play the music that I play on guitar. I believe that’s a general thing, though. When people hear that someone plays guitar, they think of someone strumming a few chords and singing. That’s not what I do, though, as I primarily play classical guitar. I also like to play electric guitar (Blues, Metal, Rock, Jazz).

 

[Alienfish]

Probably that I can be rather rude sometimes, trash-talk and stuff. I just roll my eyes when people think I'm a sweet angel or whatever just because I'm introvert.

Also that I suck on a lot of computer things, people always assume I know literally everything there is just because I can handle job stuff and basic fixes lol.

 

[Midoriya]

People don't believe that I communicate and express myself way better through text than in-person until they experience it themselves.

 

[VanitasFan26]

I am just an autistic person who's been made fun of before and never treated so well in my life. I really want to believe there is good people out there, but in my case its very rare, because I've been hurt so many times in my personal life. I will forever remain skeptical whenever someone tells me how "nice" people are. Its hard for me because at times they may look nice, but deep down they could be someone that could screw you over or sometimes lash out of you.

Nobody will ever understand what I go through. They don't know how it feels like to be abused, neglected, manipulated, and of course the most painful one being backstabbed by those who you thought they were people that cared about you, but then turned their backs on you. For an autistic like me its really hard because I feel like barely anyone understands that mental illness.

Combined that with depression it makes it a lot more difficult. I know there is kind people out there, but the biggest is we live in a time where its easy to spot really kind people, but deep down they can turn into something you would not expect them to be in a bad way. I'm just saying how I've been deal with this throughout my life. Not just on the internet, but in real life too.

 

[Chris]

It depends on the environment people meet me in. Open either of these spoilers first. Then open the other.

Spoiler: Play

I'm heavily pierced and tattooed with a mohawk. I'm loud, curse like a sailor, have no filter, and speak with a strong accent. In spite of this, people often describe me as charismatic and charming. I will be at the centre of any social gathering with a drink in my hand, making an effort to talk to every single person there. I'm very spontaneous, take every dare, and make people laugh. When I leave a party, often it ends there. If I go somewhere alone I will always find someone new to talk to. I form connections with people very easily. I'm happiest when I'm around people and will take any excuse to go out. I make a point of always saying yes to any situation that arises.

Spoiler: Work

I'm a scientist with three degrees but half the time I cannot string together an intelligent sentence. I struggle with anxiety and during the last couple of months it has been severe: I can't even meet with my supervisor without having panic attacks. Some of my symptoms are very obvious - it starts with my leg trembling until my entire body is shaking so badly that even my teeth chatter. My lack of confidence in the workplace right now is obvious and people often reassure me that I'm good enough. I'm extremely empathetic, stupidly sensitive, and wear my heart on my sleeve. I will do absolutely anything for any of my colleagues, and they know that, so it leaves me open and vulnerable. People know they can take advantage of that kindness, and they do, because they know I won't say no. But it wears me down and I break - more often than I'd like to admit.

Both are true. These areas of my life regularly intersect so eventually people will see both sides of me—both the anxious ball of nerves and the confident party animal—and they're often surprised at the 180°. People at work who later see me at play? They've a great time and love the person they see! When it occurs the other way around, well, I learn who actually cares about me as a person when I have to switch off the high-energy fun-loving persona and cry/vent/recharge.

 

[Kitsuragi]

whenever i've met an internet friend IRL they always mention how short i am. i tell them i'm short but for some reason they dont believe it, since they're always so shocked when my 4'10 self says hi im youre friend.

otherwise people never expect me to be as standoff-ish as i can be. people always say like "aw but you seem so nice!" like yeah cause issa front. i don't like talking to people. though i have no issue pouring my life story onto forums so maybe i'm not as cold as i think i am.

 

[Beanz]

people assume that im anti-social and hate people. i love talking but im too shy to approach people, i also don’t know how to start a conversation. i’m shy at first and it will take you a while to get to know me but once you do i won’t shut the hell up.

 

[Mikaiah]

people assume i spend all my time studying when in reality i'm playing video games and barely graduating uni, oops the last bit is mostly jk, my gpa is well above 3.0 and I have a job lined up for post-college

senioritis hits hard man i have an exam in 45 minutes im cramming for pls send help

 

[Corrie]

That I'm actually as old as I am. I'm in my late twenties and everyone I meet assumes 19. It's a running gag that I hope continues forever.

 

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[ZeldaCrossing64]

I think this only applies with my school friends, but they think I'm the most innocent person in the world. (Spoiler Alert: I'm not.) They definitely didn't expect me to know about certain Internet things, like Rule 34 and Ankha Zone.

 

[LadyDestani]

Usually the first impression I give people is that I'm shy, quiet, and nice. I am all of those things, but it always surprises them when they find out that I listen to mostly heavy metal and rock music, watch violent movies and anime, and play violent video games. I guess they think that my personality doesn't mesh with my hobbies, but everybody has layers. I can still be a kind and quiet person while kicking someone's butt in a fighting game. Those things aren't mutually exclusive.

 

[Croconaw]

People assume I listen to rock and metal music based on my appearance. That’s not true, lol. I’m sure a lot of people have made assumptions about me that aren’t true, though.

 

[!_Nxmillia_!]

Every first day of school, I'm mostly quiet so I get new friends then I became talkative to them after a week me and my new friend became friends lol.

 

[Neb]

In real life people think I’m uptight and cold based on my appearance. In reality I’m much more like my online presence. I’m peppy and optimistic when I’m in a good mood. I just come off differently in public since I’m quiet.

 

[VanitasFan26]

In real life people think I’m uptight and cold based on my appearance. In reality I’m much more like my online presence. I’m peppy and optimistic when I’m in a good mood. I just come off differently in public since I’m quiet.

I always the quiet one myself, so I relate to how you're feeling. I hate when people try to make me talk and then I struggle to say things and it just comes off as "awkward" and it makes me feel uncomfortable.

 

[Stella-Io]

Generally people find me quiet, and I am, both in personality, appearance and how quietly I actually talk. I'm shy, standoffish to strangers and I don't really hold conversations with my coworkers. It takes me a few months before I actually talk to them about stuff, and even then it's a short 2-3 sentences exchanged before I'm going back to my thing. Phyically nothing stands out about me. Not a hair style (its outgrown to heck now one day I'll get it shaved again), I have no tattoos or untraditional peircings and my style in clothing isn't unique or eye-catching. I'm a short average looking person.

What people don't expect is that I curse alot, I do not shut about about my interests (which atm is AC, LoZ or Skyrim) and I'm actually stupid. In high school I was the 'smart' one in class. I wasn't even in higher classes, I was just the one who consistently got good grades (excpet math, but it seems like majority of the kids in my grade struggled with math). So everyone in class would ask me for answers.

I'm not sure if other people actually see this, but with first introductions I try to come off as pleasant, articulated and confident when inside I am a nervous jumbled stuttering mess. I think that part shows up later and people realize I'm not as smart or put together as I make myself seem at first.

 

[Shiny Shiny Engine]

I'm kinda a jerk jokingly most of the time, I am horribly addicted to vrchat, I'm an introvert, that im "innocent" yea no -ww2 flashbacks-.
that i have tulpa's

 

[Mr_Keroppi]

That my voice is really high pitched! Everyone always asks me “is that you’re real voice?” Whenever they meet me! It always surprises me because I’m used to it.

 

[Wiltedflower]

Probably the fact that I am unrelentingly cynical in actuality, lol. I think people seem to look at me and see a shy, anxious, helpless person but beneath that my views are sharp and honest and not very forgiving.