What things do people ASSUME you like...

[ashleybea]

Please dont assume that because I'm from the Jersey Shore and Italian, that my life is like the cast of Jersey Shore! Please, most of them aren't even from NJ and some of them aren't even Italian! I also do not fist pump.

 

[Maleficient]

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.

Oh I am so glad that you said it because I've been wanting to respond to you Steve instead of FireDancer but would never want to insult a fellow DMB follower....so I'm glad you see the similarity even without the striped shirt!

 

[redlight]

1. People assume that I'm into shoes. I hardly know anything about shoes. I wear what is comfortable and is inexpensive.

2. For some reason, some people think I know something about wine. I don't really care for wine. I'd rather drink vodka or rum.

 

[stacy347]

People assume that because I have 4 daughters that I must really love to be around children. Actually, not so much, LOL!
I do love mine but they have been raised to act the way I want them to.

 

[crazelion]

that is very scary.

Thankfully it was not English.

I teach at private school. I went through three positions before they decide where to put me. I was the cook, computer teacher end up as Pre-K teacher. All I want to do was teach computers to kids, I end up as the Pre-K teacher. I don't like it at all. But at the time I need a job. I like kids but I don't want be teaching 25 4 years olds either.

What's odd I told my boss I was not good in English is either. I think the class was so bad that had been though 3 teachers before got me. All the others teachers quit because the kids was so bad.

 

[LUCiD]

To anyone who likes Twilight: DON'T ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU LIKE IT MEANS THAT I DO TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Maleficient]

People assume that because I have 4 daughters that I must really love to be around children. Actually, not so much, LOL!
I do love mine but they have been raised to act the way I want them to.

3 kids here - only like my own (and not all the time!) for the same reasons!

 

[nikkistevej]

Please dont assume that because I'm from the Jersey Shore and Italian, that my life is like the cast of Jersey Shore! Please, most of them aren't even from NJ and some of them aren't even Italian! I also do not fist pump.

This actually made me LOL

 

[OK!]

This is quasi-related, but based on my appearance, people are normally shocked to learn that I have as many tattoos as I do. They're all easily hidden by clothing and I generally dress pretty conservatively...I guess I just don't look like a tattoo kinda girl.

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

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

Yes, it makes it really difficult to just, you know, be.

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 !

I'm brown and live in Oklahoma, but when I'm in Texas, guys will come up to me and start speaking Spanish. I'd love to see what I look like with the blank stare that comes over my face.

 

[OK!]

I'm brown and live in Oklahoma, but when I'm in Texas, guys will come up to me and start speaking Spanish. I'd love to see what I look like with the blank stare that comes over my face.

And conversely, just because I'm white, my Mexican former neighbors never realized that I understood every single word of the perverted comments they made while watching me walk into my apartment every day from the parking lot. Ugh.

 

[kamikazecat]

I am a HS Band and Choir director in a small rural community and I get frustrated when someone from the community calls me with a question that they assume I know...especially if I will give their kid private lessons or if I will come play piano for some event (I am the world's worst piano player)

I also get expectations from the community that my kids will play at everything. If the community had their way, we would play a gig every weekend on top of all the school functions. I am made into a bad guy when I say no. My favorites are the ones that call with a few days notice.


I am off my soapbox now.

 

[ladycollector]

Just because I'm 5'2 and 109lbs doesn't mean I'm 13.

It drives me nuts when people ask what grade I'm in. I'm nearly 21 years old and about to graduate from college!

My 21st birthday should be fun.

 

[cinderellascastle29]

People assume because I am a history major that I know every detail of every historical event, including dates, names, etc. and then say "Oh but I thought you were a history major," when I tell them I don't know the answer. Yes I am, but I am sorry that it is impossible to know everything.

 

[FireDancer]

Just because I'm 5'2 and 109lbs doesn't mean I'm 13.

It drives me nuts when people ask what grade I'm in. I'm nearly 21 years old and about to graduate from college!

My 21st birthday should be fun.

The stories I have because I am short and look young.

I was stopped by a police officer while roller blading because I looked like I belonged in school. I was 27 at the time.

I had to leave WalMart to get my license to prove I was old enough to buy spray paint. I was 30 at the time.

A couple of weeks ago I went to the H.S. I graduated from to meet a friend who teaches there for lunch. I was directed to the "late arrival table". This May it will be 14 years since I graduated.

I'm always told I should feel lucky, and I guess it is nice, but it can be really inconvenient from time to time having to prove I am all growed up.

 

[MarilIncredible]

Just because I'm 5'2 and 109lbs doesn't mean I'm 13.

It drives me nuts when people ask what grade I'm in. I'm nearly 21 years old and about to graduate from college!

My 21st birthday should be fun.

When I was 25 and in law school, a lady asked me what I thought about some tragedy that happened at a local high school; if I was friends weith the girl who died. I told her I was in 25 and in law school and she replied that she wouldn't have guessed I was a day older than 16.

Even at 36, I still get carded for everything. Three years ago, I was carded for an R-rated movie!

 

[AshleyW]

1. I am from Iowa. I do not live on a farm. I don't even really enjoy farms - they smell.

2. Yes, I am barely 5'0" tall, and no, I'm not 12 years old or a "little person" .. I actually had someone ask me that once.

3. I can't diagnose what strange disorder you have. Yes, I'm in nursing school, but really - we haven't even started clinicals yet. Side note - I had a coworker ask me what was wrong with him last week because he felt bloated and had some "tenderness" on the left side of his stomach. After he felt the need to tell me about his bowel habits (why?!), I had to break it to him that he was probably just constipated.

4. Yes, I do speak German fluently, and no, I don't really want to "say something cool in German!"

5. Just because I'm engaged doesn't mean I want to tell the world about my wedding plans. Also, I'm not getting married until after I finish school, which means a very long engagement (around 4 years) and no, that doesn't mean that we're not sure if we want to get married or anything like that. I just don't want to stress over a wedding and school at the same time.

 

[klacey1]

Because I was in madrigals + musicals in high school, and am a huge musical buff, everyone assumes I'm a huge Glee fan. Never seen the show, never care to. (Still mad it beat Modern Family for Best Comedy at the Golden Globes. Hmph.)

 

[Drew Sailbum]

And conversely, just because I'm white, my Mexican former neighbors never realized that I understood every single word of the perverted comments they made while watching me walk into my apartment every day from the parking lot. Ugh.

I'm another white guy who speaks Spanish quite well. I find it is usually much better to not advertise that fact.

Back in college - just because I look like a member of the band Phish doesn't mean I know anything about their music. I was working at a concert venue. I walked past the front doors and the fans who were lined up started banging on the doors and screaming. I had no idea why until I walked backstage to our office and met the band. I look like the child of the band's founders Trey and Jeff.

(Warning! Minor political rant) Just because I am an immigrant does not mean I want to loosen immigration controls or provide amnesty for illegal immigrants. I was put through a LOT and don't think others should just be able to bypass the process. (/political rant)

 

[starrzone]

People assume that because I come from Atlantic Canada, I am a seafood lover and will be able to recommend to them the area's best seafood restaurant. Lobster has never passed my lips, and this past summer was the very first time I managed to eat a few forkfulls of fish!