What do people usually misunderstand about you?

[T.Bit]

Well, apparently people on the internet think I'm a dude.

 

[Dalph]

Well, apparently people on the internet think I'm a dude.

It's fault of the AAC...a.k.a. Ambiguous Avatar Curse.

 

[Alexander Amnell]

It's fault of the AAC...a.k.a. Ambiguous Avatar Curse.

That or the fact that a ton of people (especially men for some reason) tend to use Avatars that are perceptively opposite to their gender. I can't tell you how many people on this and other forums I've seen with cute little girly avatars only to figure out they were men. I've decided not to rely on avatars at all and will check profiles before responding to someone using gender-specifics, then default to my best guess if they've chosen to keep their gender secret. (I mean, if you don't want people to know what gender you are you shouldn't be offended if someone gets it wrong anyway, right?)

 

[Touchfuzzy]

My avatar is sufficiently masculine I think. Though you know, being both a judge and an eagle is something women can totally do!

 

[T.Bit]

My avatar is sufficiently masculine I think. Though you know, being both a judge and an eagle is something women can totally do!

Nice save.

 

[Frostyfirefly]

- People think I'm my twenties, which is great, because I will be 32 in a few months. 

- They do not believe it when they find out I'm a self-defense instructor.

- They think I'm joking half the time, when I'm almost always serious.

Edit: No way Irili, you are not a dude? But Irili is such a masculine name

I did recognize your former avatar though, Etrian Odyssey girl monk or something, right?

 

[T.Bit]

@Frosty: Yeah. Monk was my favorite character from EO3. Now that I have the fourth my favorite is the Arcanist.

 

[Frostyfirefly]

@Irili: Nice, my favorite is the Bushi, but just because I love using Lion-looking characters in games.

 

[Mon Dez]

People a lot of time misunderstand the way I word things which ends up with the assumptions that I'm stupid or such and such.

They don't know that throughout the day 90% of the time I'm tired so I tend to beat around the bush or as you call it, getting lazy with words.

I'm intelligent, but like I said I'm tired most of the time even though 95% of the day I sleep for at least 14 - 15 hours. No I'm not lazy either, it's just that I have a weak constitution and my body for some reason burns out energy really easily at the even the most least physical of tasks like walking or standing.

 

[CrypticCuddler]

1. People misunderstand my gender online and in real life lol In all honesty I am bigender, and all my life I have felt comfortable as being both 

depending on different circumstances, but most days relate to being a male the most.

2. People misunderstand the above and think it means I want a penis. I've learned to become comfortable with my body and love myself,

    even if it hurts to look at myself some days. I just need a haircut more often lol

3. People probably think I'm a social butterfly because I can chat it up with people who have much in common with me, 

    but if I talk/ interact too much with people in RL, my inner introvert will kick in and I feel exhausted and at times irritable.

4. People look at my drawings and say I draw anime well, but I'm trying hard to actually get to the point where I can draw more in a cartoon/realistic style.

In regards to 1 and 2, sorry if TMI to some people XD you don't gotta like me, you'll just miss out on my fabulousness. *flips hair*

 

[crimcrim]

im a seagull trapped in an adult males body

 

[Davant]

Uh... I dunno. I mean, I don't really meet enough people to know? (If that makes sense)

I guess one of the big ones (I think? Doesn't really happen that often) is when people assume I'm older than I really am because of my beard. Like if I'm picking a kid up from school, teachers think I'm their father.

 

[DustyCat Media]

People misunderstand that....

1. I'm Korean (I'm Chinese-Filipino, sigh. I guess it could be because Korean Dramas are popular here in the Philippines?. Oh wait, people mistake me that, not misunderstand)

2. I'm a prima donna/hard-to-approach. I have no idea why I give this impression. Is it because of my face's neutral expression? Somepeople get to know me are surprised to know that I'm easy to talk to, that I have a wacky and crazy(to the point of being, uh, weird?) sense of humor.

3. Cold/too serious/too quiet. There are certain occasions when I do not want to speak, because i Just want to listen to the group.  Truth is, I'm really shy when it comes to people, esp those I'm not hanging around much. I also have difficulty in starting a casual conversation with a complete stranger. I wished I was like other people who seem to be "the life of the party", but I'm not. I'm always listening, trying to look for an opening to be in the part of a conversation, but sometimes, the crowd I'm hanging out is waaaay beyond me. Maybe I'm not just what people expect me to be.

 

[Sketcy-Sketch]

Lol. Some things people misunderstand about me?

1. I'm extremely shy or am a snob who doesn't want to talk to you--  lol, no. I use to be very outgoing talkative when I was a kid, but now that I'm older, I often find it hard to find the right words when put on the spot. I like to think up deep, thought-out responses because those are the ones that ultimately mean more. I'm bad at making come-backs when people joke with me (my come backs are usually very lame or I get flustered trying to think of something--which is why I think my friends like to tease me ^^ I've been known to come up with a good comeback a year after the initial conversation was held...yep... ), and for the same reason I suck in an argument--so don't make me your lawyer. So, if I don't immediately reply, it's not because I don't care.  It's because, well, I'm just thinking about it.

"Maybe I should just see if there is a big book of replies somewhere out there..."

 

[Chaos Avian]

People tend to think I'm a really shy person, but really and truly I tend keep to myself and I'm an opportunist, though I just let others approach me in their own time. I'm really ridiculously quirky, weird and I can hold a decent conversation. Either that or they think I'm intimidating due to my formal speech and I naturally use larger words in my sentences (I grew up/ live in East London). Some worry for my mental health when exposed to my drawings as well. I assure you, I am sane enough xD

 

[crimcrim]

ok here's a good one

i actually hate anime and most japanese things

 

[gcook725]

Because of how I speak and write I am often misunderstood. It'll make absolutely perfect sense to me, but to someone else it'll be gibberish or come across meaning something different. Its almost like I don't speak English sometimes against my will.

My intentions in speech are also often misunderstood. The biggest issue is when I'm merely stating a fact about something and people think I'm complaining when I don't really care: I was merely trying to contribute something worthwhile to the conversation.

I also tend to be a fairly harsh critic. My intent is to help (and I often give ways to solve an issue with my criticisms), but I have made some people upset with it in the past.

 

[Povincci]

People think I'm a lot older than what I really am, hence calling me sir at times.

I've also been always thought for someone who should not be taken that seriously because of my voice (it's quite not fitting for my size).

I tend to speak in ambiguous terms so my messages often end up misunderstood as well.

 

[Lulladie]

My age - People think I'm around 19.  I'm actually 27.  (However, this strokes my ego in ways nobody can understand <3)

My true likes. - People assume I must be very lady-like because I only wear dresses and have a strong affection towards pantyhose, when in actuality, my room is decorated with skeletons and grim reapers and encyclopedias about ghosts. 

My introversion -  People assume that because I'm introverted and prefer to be by myself, that something is mentally wrong with me, and that I should seek help for not being socially normal, when in reality, I do like to be with people ----  At least, the interesting ones who are worth the time ;D  NotmyfaultifIdon'tfeelthatwayabouteveryone.