What’s one misconception people have about you?

[Croconaw]

I’d have to say for me, it’s that people tend to think I’m an introvert, which is definitely not true. At work, I tend to just do my job because that’s why everyone works; it’s for the money. People tend to think that because I’m standoff-ish and distant at work, that makes me an introvert, but I’m just not there to make friends. I think a lot of drama can arise from the workplace, too, and I’m just not here for that, lmao.

That isn’t to say I’m opposed to making friends there, but it’s definitely not my main concern. I always score very high on the extroversion scale on those personality tests and outside of work, I am more open to talking to people or making friendly conversation. At one of my previous warehouse jobs, there were hundreds of people and I was acquainted with basically everyone. I actually crave social interaction so I’ll just talk to random people half the time, even if I know I won’t see them again.

What’s a misconception people have about you?

 

[TurnipBell20]

I’d have to say for me, it’s that people tend to think I’m an introvert, which is definitely not true. At work, I tend to just do my job because that’s why everyone works; it’s for the money. People tend to think that because I’m standoff-ish and distant at work, that makes me an introvert, but I’m just not there to make friends. I think a lot of drama can arise from the workplace, too, and I’m just not here for that, lmao.

Definitely same for me. I think the biggest misconception people have about me is that they think I am an introvert. I am not the most outgoing person in the world, but I am definitely more of an extrovert. I talk a lot, and I don’t know when to stop sometimes, lol. Even my best friend thinks I am an introvert which I hate tbh. This might be because she IS the most outgoing person in the world, though. I totally will tell people every detail about my personal life the first time I meet them, and I really want to stop doing that, but my mouth doesn’t obey me, lol. When I meet someone new, I am the one to keep the conversation going or even talk to the person in the first place. I really don’t know why people assume I am an introvert.

Most people think I am very girly or nerdy or anything except what I really am. People who just met me will instantly think I am super-intelligent and very focused on that, but that’s not the case. I’m not saying I am not intelligent, I am, but I don’t really make anything out of it. My interests aren’t math, or make-up, or anything like that. I like cars, heavy music and video games.

In short, I feel like no one really knows me (except my family), and I am pretty much the complete opposite of what people think.

 

[Bowie]

That I don’t pay attention. Just because I don’t talk a lot doesn’t mean I haven’t been listening. It’s not even calculated, it’s just the way I am.

 

[Alienfish]

That I don’t pay attention. Just because I don’t talk a lot doesn’t mean I haven’t been listening. It’s not even calculated, it’s just the way I am.

This, and also sometimes I do something else at the same time to be able to concentrate so it's a bit annoying.

Also just because I have Asperger I'm careful and triple-checks and do everything perfectly. No I don't and no need to snap just cause I don't lol.

 

[VanitasFan26]

People who seem to think I talk about only negative stuff all the time and they don't know anything about the good things I talk about on the site.

 

[Midoriya]

People don't understand anything about my interests or myself. They misjudge me based on my appearance and usually think I'm someone I'm not. Only a select few people truly understand me as a person.

And also that I express myself and communicate way better through text than in person (I mentioned this in another thread, lmao).

 

[moo_nieu]

that i know what im doing.. ive always been quick to learn/memorize things and am also generally fairly lucky. i guess that can give the impression (mostly to people ive known at school/work) that ive got my life together or something, but im really just winging it everyday and hoping for the best .-.

 

[Corrie]

My age. Everyone thinks I'm 19. Literally at my work, everyone thought I was 19. It's been funny to watch them double take when I tell them my actual age which is late 20s.

 

[Romaki]

People tend to think I don't have, like, an open or fun personality just because I don't tend to speak at first or talk much in general. I just don't have a lot to say and I'm not openly myself when there are people I'm not comfortable with yet.

 

[VanitasFan26]

People tend to think I don't have, like, an open or fun personality just because I don't tend to speak at first or talk much in general. I just don't have a lot to say and I'm not openly myself when there are people I'm not comfortable with yet.

As an Introvert I can relate to this.

 

[oak]

At work this lady said everyone thinks I'm a big mean **** (slur for lesbian) when actually I'm a delicate flower. Idk why they would think I'm mean when I'm pretty quiet at work. Probably cause I'm always scowling. The lady actually ended up taking back her statement cause "I try to show her too many pictures of my rabbits". Maybe I should soften my look so people perceive me different idk.

 

[ravenclaw_equestrian]

This, and also sometimes I do something else at the same time to be able to concentrate so it's a bit annoying.

Also just because I have Asperger I'm careful and triple-checks and do everything perfectly. No I don't and no need to snap just cause I don't lol.

I also have Asperger’s, and I think one of the biggest misconceptions about it is that I am not intelligent just because I’m really awkward in social situations, and I struggle with thinking about what I’m saying or doing before I say or do it. I don’t realize what I did in the moment, but I definitely think about it later and feel really stupid about it. I identify as gifted and consider myself to be intelligent, but people don’t see it because of how I act when I am around them.

 

[Chrysopal]

So at work people would think I was 16, and they hardly believe me when I say 25.

Also I don't stay in one place for long, but I do my best and receive promotions until I get bored and move away, or just change simple jobs.
This may be because I am schitsoaffective, which is bipolar onset (like constantly) and schizophrenia if I don't properly care for myself.
This makes staying at 1 job difficult because once I start fading from being excited, ambitious and joyful to exhausted, anxious and antisocial I need so much sleep. Like a week or two worth. If I don't I can get paranoid and other symptoms of the latter.

I tend to not tell people my condition because of the stigma people express. Like they will treat me like I'm sick before it happens, which triggers it sadly also.

Anyways we all do our best with best intentions

 

[Alienfish]

I also have Asperger’s, and I think one of the biggest misconceptions about it is that I am not intelligent just because I’m really awkward in social situations, and I struggle with thinking about what I’m saying or doing before I say or do it. I don’t realize what I did in the moment, but I definitely think about it later and feel really stupid about it. I identify as gifted and consider myself to be intelligent, but people don’t see it because of how I act when I am around them.

People tend to think I actually am like highly intelligent just cause I have my special interests and remembers certain stuff (if it compile with my interests I don't remember who developed certain maths problems or whatever cause I hate maths for example). So reverse problems for me. And yeah I defo don't consider it a gift so it's just annoying lol.

But yeah I also had that hit of people thinking I'm immature 100% of my time because I maybe act that sometimes or go thru life with a sense of humor, I dunno.
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Also more of a "people get surprised or miffed thing", but apparently when I fight or argue back when people say dumb suggestions/things.... Like okay you can tell I don't agree with it yet you get surprised

 

[ravenclaw_equestrian]

People tend to think I actually am like highly intelligent just cause I have my special interests and remembers certain stuff (if it compile with my interests I don't remember who developed certain maths problems or whatever cause I hate maths for example). So reverse problems for me. And yeah I defo don't consider it a gift so it's just annoying lol.

But yeah I also had that hit of people thinking I'm immature 100% of my time because I maybe act that sometimes or go thru life with a sense of humor, I dunno.
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Also more of a "people get surprised or miffed thing", but apparently when I fight or argue back when people say dumb suggestions/things.... Like okay you can tell I don't agree with it yet you get surprised

Definitely the immaturity part. I hate how in social situations I act and feel like a 10 year old but have absolutely no control of it in the moment. And then I don't feel dumb about it until hours after the interaction.

 

[ZeldaCrossing64]

People think I'm mature and innocent. Hips don't lie, but looks and facades can.
They also think I'm Indian, autistic, and heterosexual?? I can assure you that I am none of those things.
Not sure if this counts, but a lot of people think me and my younger brother are twins because we look very similar.
And I'm not even gonna talk about the whole 'quiet kid' thing. I've had classmates telling me to spare them if I ever shot up the school.

 

[Stella-Io]

People think I'm younger than I am

That my room is clean and tidy

They think that I don't know what am doing sometimes. There is a method to my madness, it just makes sense in my head and explaining it to someone else in a way that would make sense to them a chore and a half.

Also people are so surprised when they find out I'm not hetero. Jokes on them I'm not even cis (no one really knows this thou. I look like an average cis fem).

 

[QueenCobra]

Well, I think my social life is one big misconception. I have anxiety and Asperger's.

People used to be blown away by how complicated/weird my stories were...maybe I seem dumb? I'm cheerful when comfortable, so maybe I come across as ditzy. I don't "act dumb" or anything.

People were like, "I can't see YOU using TikTok." Like...literally the only reason I joined was to look at the cute animal videos my friend sends me. I don't post. I don't dance or smear stuff on my face. Calm your tatas, turtle mama.

I love to write, draw, joke, and giggle about guys-- very immature for my age. In public I am not like that lol. Very quiet. I was always anxious in school and people were shocked whenever I said something rude or funny. Like...when I don't talk, you gotta think I'm USING that time to think of stuff. ️

I'm so annoying around anyone who knows me lol. Like I was starstruck today. I posted my assorted drag queen drawings on Instagram (for DragCon) and one of them (DeJa Skye) liked and commented on my post and I cannooot shut up about it omg. (Around people I know at least.)

 

[LadyDestani]

Honestly, most people I know in real life think I'm a very positive person when in fact I'm quite the opposite. My boss even listed my positivity as one of my strengths in my annual review a few months ago. But that's just a front I put on in public because negativity doesn't go over well in society.

It's not so much that I'm a constant downer. I can find joy in things. But I've found that I protect myself emotionally by always preparing for the worst possible outcome. If I expect something good, and it doesn't turn out as good as I hoped I'll always be disappointed. But by expecting the worst, assuming things go better than that, then I can actually be happy with the result. Most people don't realize that's what going on in my head, though, because I try to assure everyone that things will work out even if I don't really believe it.

 

[Neb]

One misconception people have about me is my age. I’m 20, but people still think I’m a teenager. Half the time I buy an M rated game at GameStop they ask for my ID. I think it’s because of my height and voice. Sometimes my voice will go up in pitch and it’ll sound more like a 14 year old. I’m barely 5’08, so that’s probably a factor too.