What things do people ASSUME you like...

[PebblesMK]

Just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I like chocolate

Don't act surprised when I give you a nasty look for calling me "Hun, sweetie, hunny, doll, darling...." unless you are much older than me and preferably not male.

Just because I have a daughter doesn't mean I call her Princess. I actually despise that term.

I am a young single mom. No, I don't get assistance. No, my parents aren't parenting my child. And please don't pity me because my daughters father isn't around. I'm the one who makes the rules and I am the one who gets to experience EVERY milestone and celebrate with her and I don't have to share that with anybody or have power struggles.

Please don't offer me cake, donuts, frosting, pies, whipped cream or any other pastry things. I haven't liked those things since I was 5 and I'm not about to start 23 years later.

Please don't put me down for my choice not to swear or drink. It's not my thing.

I'll pass on the shopping trip especially if it has to do with trying on clothes or looking at purses.

And finally, I dislike chick flicks and romance novels and most girly things. My friend had a trashy romance novel and I told her that I couldn't read that smut because it was so fake. She said "This isn't a book of fiction". I read the back of the book (the front had a glistening Fabio with flowing hair on the front, rippled abs with the shirt blowing in the breeze) and the plot was the same. My friend said "It's not trashy, it's based on a true story", I asked what that story was and she said "There used to be Indians around many years ago and this story came from them"......Must be nice to live in an imaginary land.

 

[PebblesMK]

Side note: please excuse all of the horrible errors in my last post. My proof reading eyes are nowhere to be seen tonight.

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

"There used to be Indians around many years ago and this story came from them"

But, unfortunately for me, we're not around anymore.

 

[catycatcat4]

Just because i took chorus does not mean i can sing.

Yes i am a teen, no i do not like Twilight, jonas brothers or taylor swift and i don't act crazy when i am out in public with my friends.

No i am not emo because i listen to three days grace

 

[ilovepcot]

Because of the way I speak and carry myself, people *ALWAYS* assume that I'm very religious and a prude. When DH and I first meet people and they admit to thinking this, DH can't wait to start in with all the gory details of how "rotten to the core" I really am. It's true!

 

[Plannin'Shannon]

I was just reminded of another one. I don't have a Facebook. Neither does Dbf. We're evidently the only people on the planet under the age of 25 who just aren't interested, given the responses we get from some people. Yikes. I'm not a social-networking site basher; if you enjoy it, great! But it's just not for me. Please don't try to talk me into it or pressure me to make one; I don't try to talk you out of it, do I?

 

[LunchladyDoris]

Don't assume because I am white and like to dance that I automatically go nuts for Micheal Jackson.

Don't assume that I am a girly girl because I melt for perfumes and purses but don't assume I am a geek because I know how to rock at Halo.

Don't assume I don't know when it is peanut butter jelly time.

Don't assume that I don't use grade F meat. I know it is basically grisle but it has a nice crunch.

Don't assume because I have a greased up Scottish man in my signature...no go ahead. Assume. It is awesome.

 

[Acklander]

I'm your typical old hippie - 100% cotton clothing, very liberal, very easy going, down to earth and natural. People are shocked when I mention that I was a paratrooper in the army (it's how I paid my way through college)

 

[NY Disney fan]

I'm not black but I live for Tyler Perry movies!
I devour romance novels but hate romantic movies and comedies.
I love heavy metal music but am a conservative Christian.
I don't wear leather (bags, shoes or clothes) but I eat meat.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

People assume I support the military's actions in the middle east because I am an Army wife.

I will ALWAYS support our troops, but I don't have to belive in the "cause".

 

[punkin]

I am not sure if it is bad taste to post again, but this just came up...

Why do people assume I am a pushy mother? I just happen to have very ambitious and pushy children who make me back them up. Specifically, Ms. Guidance Counselor, I did not push my child into Orchestra just to inconvenience you. DD decided to pick up a new instrument on her own and WANTED to switch from art into orchestra and your orchestra teacher encouraged her (it is not a common instrument). I was more than happy with her playing the piano.

 

[LunchladyDoris]

I'm not black but I live for Tyler Perry movies!
I devour romance novels but hate romantic movies and comedies.
I love heavy metal music but am a conservative Christian.
I don't wear leather (bags, shoes or clothes) but I eat meat.

I have to hide them in the house. Husband thinks I read George Orwell....little does he know....

 

[MerMom60_94]

People assume because I work out a lot and lost weight a few years back that I watch, or have interest in watching, The Biggest Loser. Uh no, I'm usually working out at the gym after work, not watching a show about working out. I have no time for it and have no interest in it.

I always thought I was the only one out there who detests coffee. I hate the smell and I hate the taste. Perhaps, going by this thread, we should have a COFFEE HATERS UNITE clique thread!

Just because I only have one child and work, it doesn't mean I am into "having a career". I work because I have bills to pay. I am paid to be here so I take my job seriously, but really I would love to be June Cleaver and focus on raising my daughter and being there for our Moms. I was just born into the wrong decade. That does not, in turn, mean I am not for equal rights.

Just because I choose to live a traditional family life does not mean I can't / don't respect others who choose to live an alternate lifestyle of some sort. I believe we all are who we are and should live whatever life suits us. Please don't look down your nose at my choices, and I am not looking down at you for yours even if we are different.

 

[Mrs.Toad]

I hate whipped cream (apparently I am they only one who does)

Me, too! The texture just grosses me out.

And why do people assume that because I don't like whipped cream, that I don't like nuts? Every time I order a hot fudge sundae and say "no whipped cream", they ask, "do you want nuts?" They don't ask if I still want the cherry. Whipped cream and nuts are very different. Not liking one doesn't mean you don't like the other.

I love math. Everyone knows that and assumes that I also love sudoku. Nope, hate it.

I like math and sudoku, but that one always puzzles me, too. Sudoku has nothing to do with math. It's a logic puzzle that happens to use numbers. If it used letters, would people think that readers would love it?

I also do not know your friend Charlie, who also lives in England. England has quite a few people these days and just because we both lived in the same country at the same time, we probably do not know each other.

Oh, this one is hysterical!


Also, just because I am a woman, does not mean I like coffee and candles. I don't like wine, either, and not just because I haven't "tried a good one yet". Even when you ordered that outrageously expensive bottle at the business dinner and insisted I try it, that one tiny sip made me gag. Lucky I didn't puke on our client.

 

[Magalex]

I am not one dimensional. I am not Lady Gaga but do not like old fashion things. I watch my language but love great jokes for adults only. I don't drink but love to have a good time & be with friends who drink. I love Disney World but not a big fan of every cartoon that exists. If you say a swear word in a front of me I won't feel a need to go to confession. I am a SAHM but that does mean I am rich.

This is for my dog: When I say I adopted an older shelter dog, it does not mean it is dangerous & eats my child because it was at a shelter.

 

[NikitaZee]

That is me.

I have never been asked if I am a NASCAR driver but I have been asked if I have ever been the host of Blues Clues. I have not, but I will accept any residual checks.

That had me laughing out loud.

For me - there are a few:

- Just because my husband is known to be handy, doesn't mean he can come by and fix people's doors, cabinets, etc. in his spare time.

- Just because we're young and listen to rock music and have long hair - doesn't mean we smoke pot or know where to find the 'good stuff.'

- I'm a purse snob - I admit it. But mine are real - and I don't know where to get good knock-offs. In fact, it really bugs me to be asked!

- Just because we go to Disney every year does not mean we're rolling in dough. We make a priority out of budgeting for it because it's important to us.

ETA: Don't be so surprised when you find out I'm from New York and I'm a nice person - we're not all rude and in a rush! (well, not all the time anyway...)

Love this thread!

 

[susykt4]

I'm a zookeeper and a former vet tech. Yes, I love animals. No, I don't want your unwanted pets. Or your neighbor's unwanted pets. I do not know anyone who does want them. I also don't want you to bring me sick and injured wildlife. I certainly don't want to come to your house and clean your litter box, the dog poop from your yard, cut your pet's nails, clean pet vomit, etc. I've never been attacked at work and I don't know if a lion or tiger would win if in a fight.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

just because I have olive skin and live in Texas does not mean I speak spanish LOL now curse you Italian that I can do !

Just because I drive a Mercedes does not know I know everything about every expensive car ever made !

Just because my husband is a Firefighter /Paramedic does not mean he can tell you over the phone what is wrong with your kids LOL

Just because I have children with me who are half black and half white does not mean they are ADOPTED nor does it mean my 1st husband was black ?? THey are my sisters kids so stop asking me and my "white current husband" where we got them !

 

[PebblesMK]

But, unfortunately for me, we're not around anymore.

Hahaha!!! I'm so sorry that your kind don't exist anymore. It must be so hard for you!!!! Hahahahaha

 

[freckles and boo]

I don't believe god exists but that doesn't mean that I don't have strong morals or a legitimate belief system.

A Chicago thing - just because I live south of the Loop doesn't mean I am uncultured and dodging bullets on a daily basis. Really.

I am quiet but that doesn't mean I don't have a sharp sense of humor. You just have to listen to get the joke. I can also swear with the best when necessary. Just don't expect to hear it in front of my kids.

I am politically very liberal but believe very strongly in personal responsibility.

I am a woman, but have little use for traditional status items. I couldn't care less how much your bag cost or where you got your shoes. I do appreciate a high quality hair cut, though.