what assumptions do people make about you?

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That, because I'm quite quiet and not entirely outspoken, that I'm physically weak. I proved them wrong by beating the whole class in arm wrestling :p

And that I'm dumb/stupid. I have a bit of a rugby players build, so they think I'm just a brutish type. But then I tell them that I write and draw, heh.
 

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People often think I am a player, that I am gay, in fact I've been married for 20 years and am deeply in love with my wife, I am bi and can appreciate a good looking man just as much as a good looking woman. People also think that I come from a privledge background, due to the fact that I have 2 degrees and run/own my own company in the education and training sector, little do they know that I am from the north of England, grew up in a little mining town on a council estate in a one parent family - the thing is you can be what ever you want to be, a first impression is just that, does it matter what other people think, strangers that you may never met again? In my experience people just assume far too much on a first impression - mostly narrow minded, short sighted and self centred people who can't be arsed to find out about the real you! Stop worrying, be you and get on and enjoy your life, and who gives a f**k what anybody else thinks!
 

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That I sleep around and have multiple girls on the go.

People assume that I'm some gangster from the hood who's always angry.
After hearing my accent it immediately changes to "Upperclass" or "Posh" and an absolute pushover/harmless. Also, from that they assume that I'm "White" or "White acting" when that's pretty far from it.

And for some reason everyone assumes I love KFC?! Seriously? I think that one bothers me most because when I say "I don't like KFC" The typical response is a look of shock and "But you're black?!".

Oh and because I have a lot of drum stuff, guitars and other things like an iPhone or console I'm immediately thought of as rich/minted/loaded by people around my age. Wrong again, it's called having a job and actually saving up to get what I want/need.

Oh and when I'm in the pub or in some social environment, everyone immediately thinks that I've got some huge penis because they've been watching too many Lex Steele and Mandingo movies. Now while I've probably got the biggest cock there, doesn't mean it's *that* big.

And then there's my music, while I like hip hop and rap up until the mid-late 90's, I'm much more of a rock and metal person. And if someone sees me playing an acoustic guitar the first thing they say is "Can you play *Insert generic chart pop/ britpop/singer-songwriter artist here*?" OR that I'm a black guy that plays guitar I should be able to play Clapton, Hendrix and B.B. King's entire back catalogue.

I'm sure there's more, but I've experienced all of those in the last two days atleast twice. Rant over :biggrin1:
 
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What nudeyorker wrote definitely applies to me.

People over the years have made many false assumptions for many different reasons about me. I'm someone who you really need to get to know well before you can really base a solid opinion.

Acquaintances will assume I'm a gentle giant who can never get really angry. Boy is that not true! If I'm in a terrible mood and provoked, I will explode. I'm just good-natured and have a lot of self-control.
 

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and on what basis do they make them?



1.People think I'm angry all the time Because I use neutral body language.


2. A lot of people think I do not look my age. I have tight skin on my face which keeps me looking younger then I am . I only look about 16-17. I have the teenager sounding voice to go along with it.

3.Some people think I am gay and I get hit on often. The best part is rejecting them such a thrill.
 

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That I'm some sort of athlete, rapper, or that I'm rich, because of what I own.

That I am arrogant, because I'm confident.

That I'm a cop because of all the guns.

That I am far older than what I am, due to either facial hair, or general attitude.

And, that I'm confrontational or "violent," either because of the guns, or that I'm just a large black male that doesn't look or sound like Urkel.

I'm sure there are far more assumptions about me that I don't know about. I'm sure they are just as false as the ones I listed.
 
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That I'm some sort of athlete or rapper, I'm arrogant, or that I'm rich, because of what I own.

That I'm a cop because of all the guns.

And, that I'm confrontational or "violent," either because of the guns, or that I'm just a large black male that doesn't look or sound like Urkel.

I'm sure there are far more assumptions about me that I don't know about. I'm sure they are just as false as the ones I listed.

Cop?
That seems like an odd assumption to make based on someone having lots of guns.I don't think cops get any special privileges about owning lots of guns.

Also given you apparently own lots of expensive-looking cars assuming you're rich just seems like common sense.

On the other hand I don't know anything about cars so for all I know the ones in your pics might all be really cheap, in which case the assumption is stupid.
 

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You aren't blonde are you?
That's probably one of the most obvious assumptions people make about stupidity.


No I'm a dark brunette with hair down to my butt crack they still think I'm stupid though.
And it'd be a pleasant change to have a conversation with a guy who actually looks at my face when he's talking to me.
 

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No I'm a dark brunette with hair down to my butt crack they still think I'm stupid though.
And it'd be a pleasant change to have a conversation with a guy who actually looks at my face when he's talking to me.

You should take a pic of your face and have a t-shirt made with the pic on it and centered over your boobs.
That should solve your problem :biggrin1:
 

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Cop?
That seems like an odd assumption to make based on someone having lots of guns.I don't think cops get any special privileges about owning lots of guns.

Also given you apparently own lots of expensive-looking cars assuming you're rich just seems like common sense.

On the other hand I don't know anything about cars so for all I know the ones in your pics might all be really cheap, in which case the assumption is stupid.

In the US, cops might have an easier time getting hold of certain NFA items (suppressors, short barrel rifles, machine guns, etc.) but besides that, there is no real difference between cop and civilian when it comes to purchasing most guns, that I'm aware of. However, I'm not a cop, so I might be wrong.

Certain people think that a "regular joe" either can't, or shouldn't own some of the guns I have. So, they assume I must be in Law Enforcement, or something else.

As far as the cars go, while they are not cheap, they're not "that" expensive to buy or maintain.

And above all else, material possessions are a poor way to judge someone's wealth, in my opinion. I know plenty of people in my area that own Lamborghini's, Ferrari's, Rolex watches and other sorts of expensive madness that are either living with their parents not paying rent, that are given these items, or are struggling to keep them.

Although, I should consider that "rich" is a pretty relative term. I just don't see myself as that.

And one other sad assumption that I sometimes get on here, is that just because I'm heterosexual, I'm "homophobic".
 
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Same but different...Male + works out + southern accent + nice = Dumb jock that they can walk all over.

the actual answer to that word problem would be.....


Male + works out + southern accent + nice = Big redneck guy with two degrees, Valedictorian out of his entire college *all majors*, that will STOMP you hard if you threaten his family/friends or cross him. I can be the nicest, sweetest person till provoked. :)


Female + short + big boobs = stupid, harmless pinhead.

They'd be wrong.
 

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Same but different...Male + works out + southern accent + nice = Dumb jock that they can walk all over.

the actual answer to that word problem would be.....


Male + works out + southern accent + nice = Big redneck guy with two degrees, Valedictorian out of his entire college *all majors*, that will STOMP you hard if you threaten his family/friends or cross him. I can be the nicest, sweetest person till provoked. :)


You really are a sweetie!:kiss:
 

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Well to the original Question.

For me I am 6foot tall, dark brown hair(getting longer each day), beard and mustache, husky/chubby, got some muscles, carries the weight very well and intimidating looking.

So most people think I am just mean in general and any other bad stereo types that go along with my appearance. And this is to most of the norms out there. When in actuality I am nothing but a gentle giant with a heart of gold.

Now when I go to places to play with other men. Mostly everyone thinks I am a big bear top. When I am really just a some what shy little girl in a big mans body. It gets frustrating at times when I am trying to find a nice top to play with.
 

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mean/angry/a snob because I am reserved, quiet, mannerly, and anxiety keeps me "aloof" until people get to know me.

a right wing Republican/Tea Party/ Rush Limbaugh-O'Reilly Fox News conservative

a bodyguard in the organization I work for

a "senior executive" in the organization I work for

a jock

(back in the day) that I was gay

wealthy

a pushover

non-competitive