Most of us are judgmental people – we often end up judging people even before we talk to them. But there are some stereotypical assumptions that are so off the mark! Shelly did a similar post and inspired by her, here are some stereotypical assumptions that people have about me –
I AM NOT ATHELETIC
I’ve always been a big girl even as a kid. Most people assumed it’s because I didn’t work out or play sports but I was a part of my school and university’s basketball team even going on to play on state level. I even represented my university in a football tournament too – but let’s just say my hand-eye coordination is better than my foot-eye coordination. (:P)
I CAN’T DO EVERYTHING BY MYSELF
As a woman and more specifically an Indian woman – the stereotype is that you need someone (read as: a man) to help you with everything in life. Boy are they wrong! I can do everything by myself including lifting heavy boxes, going on solo trips, fixing broken things (thank God for Youtube), etc. I’ve worked hard my entire adult life to be as independent as possible and I take pride in that.
I AM A FRIENDLY PERSON
I mean I’m not an unfriendly people but most people assume that I am extremely friendly because I have a few circles of friends. But on the contrary I’m very reserved and only become friends with people that I can really vibe with. It’s just that I have had multiple jobs, universities, schools and ended up with a different group from all and hence, it seems like I’m a very friendly person. But I think I’ve gotten lucky to find amazing people wherever I’ve been.
I AM A LONER
Hahah I can see how this and the previous one don’t go together. A lot of people that don’t know me too well assume I’m a loner because I really like spending time by myself. I am an introvert and don’t make an effort to talk to a lot of people. I totally love just being by myself – and it makes people think I am a loner – I’m not – I just find myself to be the best company ever. *Humble bow*
I AM BITCHY
I’ve mastered the resting bitch face – as someone who is SUPER socially awkward – it serves me well to have a RBF to keep annoying conversations at bay. But in turn I’ve seen that a lot of people assume that I am bitchy because I appear cold to them at first. RBF is just a defense mechanism I’ve developed over the years. Not to say that I’m not bitchy in general – I do enjoy my bitchy moments but as a first impression – when people assume I’m bitchy – I really don’t bite.
What are some assumptions people have about you that annoy you? Have you ever tried correcting them?
PS: Go check out Shelly’s post and find out the fun and funny assumptions people have about her.
PPS: This is my 200th post on here – WHICH IS CRAZY! I’ve written a 100 posts in 9 months – which astonishes me. The first 100 posts were over a period of 5 years. 😀
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Woah, also congrats on 200 posts!!
Not talk to people is the best thing ever
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Thank you! ❤
I so agree – not talking to people = bliss! 🙂
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Hahaha I loved this! Thanks for writing this post ~ the needing a man thing had me in giggles! We women are capable of a lot~ I just think the majority of us choose not to waste the energy 😅 and the RBF is a blessing. Don’t let anyone make you believe otherwise!
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True – it just annoys me when I’m told I can’t do something and should ask a man to do it. I can do anything! But when I’m lazy I do ask someone else to help me. 😛
It has taken me years to master the RBF but I just don’t want nice people to think I’m bitchy and TOTALLY unapproachable. 😦
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I was born with RBF Lol… Love how RBF is only reserved for women eh? If men do it I feel like they’re mysterious and brooding!
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OMG – so true – never thought of how RBF isn’t applicable to men :O
I guess most women have had to adopt a RBF to avoid the creeps around us.
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Yes, the mysterious and brooding —god help me🤯
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I’ve gotten both sides of the bitchy/friendly assumption from many people myself. Well…actually, I sometimes get asked why I look so pissed off at the world 🤧 which wounds me to an extent; I don’t like being seen as a Scrooge 😅 but I’m more or less reserved and introverted in real life🥲
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Same – I am an introvert and I am socially awkward – so I never know how to behave with people which is usually construed as arrogant and bitchy. 😦
But you’re such a cute person – I’m sure people see that! 🙂
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The beautiful thing is that you have wonderful friends who appreciate who you are 🤗 and thank you 🙈 you made me blush💕
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You have cleared myths about yourself which is a nice decision. Now, I’m more clear about you my friend. I want to say, “ I accept you as you are”. I know you are a nice person. 😁👏👏
However, I’m unable to recognise you in the photo. Any hint?
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haha third from the left 😀
I don’t think I’m a nice person – I think I’m a person who is trying to be nice – so most days I am okay but some days I’m not so nice too. Don’t judge!
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Ok
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You sound just lovely!!! 😘
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It’s funny how when I was writing this – I assumed people will assume I’m covering up for being bitchy by giving excuses – but most people seem to buy my excuses. 😛 JK! 😀
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Ha! 🤣
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People just assume girls aren’t sporty and its uggghhhh🙄
Congratulations on 200 posts!🎉
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IKR? Most people just assume that girls are not sporty but I’ve grown up playing sports and roughly too. 😀
Thanks, love ❤
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Haha the RBF face , I am doing this for so long but didn’t know what to call it , RBF sounds cool 😂😂😛😛😛
The RBF face is my first line of defence against the world and this does help
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Yesss! First line of defense so that the creeps of the world stay away, FAR away! 😀
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Wow! First of all, congrats on 200 posts, that’s so many! :)🎉
Haha, I totally related to the RBF XD. Also, for the first picture, I am pretty sure you are the third one from the left… I related to that one too! Most people also assume that I am not athletic, which might be because I don’t enjoy watching sports on TV. But I do like playing sports– badminton is my favorite!
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Thank you ❤
Hahah rightly guessed! 😀
SAME – while I don't enjoy watching sports – I love playing most of them – I can play just about anything. 🙂
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Human behavior tends to make judgments much before someone starts talking with you. People make many assumptions that often remain with them and end with them, they do not disclose it open heartldy.
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That’s true!
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Yaaaay! Congratulations on your 200th post! 🤩
I love the contradiction in the Assumption 3 & 4. This was a fun read! ❤️✨
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Thankee! ❤
Haha – it just goes to show how fast people have assumptions! 😛
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Wishes galore for continued happiness in this space!! And this is one awesome post :)))
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Thank you so much ❤ ❤
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You are very welcome 💛
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Great post and congrats on cracking 200!
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Thank you so much 🙂 🙂
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Congratulations on 200!!
If anyone would ask me, I do not care what people think. 😀
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Wow – I hope to be more like you – not caring what anyone else thinks. 🤗
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(hugs)
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“I take my own photos while travelling solo” another level of independence that is🙌🏽👏🏾👏🏾
Congratulations on your 200th post. I am so glad you write🥰I strive to be as independent as I possibly can be. Sometimes that comes of as standoffish but that’s the way I like my life to be —more reliant on myself and less on others. xx
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Hahha thanks! I used to hate not being able to get good photos when travelling alone – so I figured out how to do that too. 🙈
Thank you 🤗❤️
We’re so similar – I am the same. I like doing things on my own and people think I’m standoffish too but like you, I just want to be self reliant.
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I am an introvert too and I love spending time with myself…nope, I never get bored 😉
And yes, I am bitchy too and I may bite if is necessary 😉
Congratulations and happy blogging!
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Thank you ❤️
Hahaha – spending time with myself is therapeutic. I’m definitely bitchy too when required or pushed. 🙈
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I can totally relate.
Many people have similar assumptions about me. The part where they think I’m a loner. I really am not. But more than anything, I value my space and privacy and most people who have grown close to me, overtime, have taken note. They respect my privacy yet they know I can be all shades of crazy and fun around them..
I’m really picky when it comes to people. Because, I really don’t like being friends with someone and all of a sudden, the vibe just die. I love consistency and commitment in my friendships and for as long as I can remember, I and my little circle of friends have been connected, no matter the distance.
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I’m glad you’ve found people who get you.
I feel the same way about my small friend circle. ❤️
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Yup. Like most people commenting, I can relate to the RBF… I didn’t realize what I looked like until someone took a photo and sent it to me. I looked so mean! But, that’s the opposite of who I am so I suppose those who choose to get to know me are true friends.
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Hahah! I prefer the RBF to awkward conversations in the office lift. Though it’s usually not enough to stop people from talking. 🙈
But I agree with you – the people who choose to not make an assumption and still try to get to know you – those are our true friends. 😊
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Ahh, another fellow footballer! Although, for me, it was my school. 😅 basketball is something I’m exceptionally bad at though. 🙈
Great post!
PS is that St. Paul’s Cathedral? 😌 That’s one of my favourite places.
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It is St.Paul’s! You are from Kol? I love love the place – so serene and beautiful!
Haha – footballer – I am not the best – but I know the game and can play okay-okay. 😀
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yup – born and brought up there!
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Haha love this post! RBF is something we’re born with, can’t help that can we! You’ve made me think… I wonder what people assume about me!
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Hahha! I love RBF – gotten me out of some weird situations! 😀
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I think I have the opposite of RBF. Resting happy face? Resting nice face? I don’t know what to call it 😅
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RFF – Resting Friendly Face 😀
Wow – I can’t imagine ever pulling of a RFF – like my face is naturally bitchy looking 😀
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Haha! Yes it would be nice to not have strangers think they should talk to me all the time.
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Ah, the RBF: such a misunderstood tool really. I mean, when I keep a face like that, people automatically assume that I’m bored of everything in life 😂
Oh, and congrats on 200 posts!
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hahahha right? My parents are always like why do you look so disinterested when they drag me to parties – and I’m like – that is just my face!!! 😀
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People can be so wrong when it comes to assumptions. Kudos to you for debunking many. Congrats on hitting 200 posts. Here’s to many more!
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Thank you so much 🙂 ❤
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You’re very welcome 😊
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Most people assume that I’m arrogant and weak. I’m not arrogant though, I’m just not good at socialising and therefore, I keep to myself. And I’m not weak just because I’m sensitive. Sensitive people can be strong.
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OMG – people think the same about me. They think I am bitchy/arrogant because of my RBF. And they think I am weak because I am quite sensitive – but I’ve gotten through so much by myself and am extremely independent – so it is such a WRONG assumption. Glad to meet someone similar 🙂
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Indeed! People often assume the total opposite. It definitely is! ♥♥
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So RAW ☺️and congrats on your 200th Post! 🤗💐
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Easy, you’re the third person in the photo 😁.
And I don’t know what assumptions people have about me but for that I’m very boring and studious, I usually steer clear from such people 🙂
Lovely post di
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Haha good guess 😀
It gets harder to steer clear of people as you get older, imagine my RBF isn’t able to help me steer clear of people 😀
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😂🤣🤣🤣
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this made me laugh! great idea for a post 🙂
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Same here ..I am little reserved and meeting new people and making friends is a bit awkward to me at first and I like my own company. People find me cold, rude, arrogant and full of attitude. Only my close ones know that I am not any of these😊😂
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Hi5, sista!!!! 😀 As long as those who matter – know!
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Congratulations on your 200th post! And so relatable.. 😅
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200 posts! 🥳
It’s great to see your consistently. And I your ‘about me’ be posts are never gonna bore me. Sports and I are miles apart, the rest points were relatable ❤️
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heheh thank you so much, Hema! ❤
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Ha ha I liked your PPS. You’re so right about these assumptions. They do weigh us down a lot and it is often weird that these assumptions come with a lot of expectation too and you’ll be attacked if you don’t fulfil them !!
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