"Honey, I wouldn't have thought you were a day older than fifteen!"

[Mangafanatic]

ARGH! Okay, I just want to rip my hair out.

Now on my normal days (The kind when I have time to follow through with all my super girl habits [make up, flat ironing my hair, ect]) I look very much my age. A little older on good days, but on days when I'm traveling or I have to get up early, I APPARENTLY, much younger than I am. . .

AND PEOPLE HAVE NO TACT!! AH!! I've gotta vent here:

Well, on our way back from vacation, we got up really earily so we could return the rental car that we got after our car completely died on us ( ). That said, I just threw on my clothes, jumped in the car, and slept. Well, when we got to the airport where we were to return the car, I went in with my dad to return the keys. While we were at the desk, I was joking with my dad about his AARP card making him an official old person. The woman at the rental desk must have thought I was pretty funny because she said to my dad "She's a smart little thing. I think you should keep her around." And like good dad, he agreed.

After that, she turned to me and said "So how old are you, honey?"

"I'm [Herd of cattle trample through the thread, drowning our Osaka's words] years old."

"THAT OLD!? Honey, I wouldn't have thought you were a day older than fifteen!"

GEEZ! People have no tact! And that's not the first time this has happened to me. People are always telling Yumie (infront of me) that they would have DEFINITELY thought she was older. Argh!

So, does this happen to anyone else?

[Sakura15]

Lol sorry, Im usually told I look older than I am. Except one time, this lady at my moms work was like, "You look like your 13" she was surprised that I was 16 lol. I'd never been told that before...it dosn't really bug me...but if people kept telling me that, yeah..it would probably get on my nerves.

[Kkun]

ARGH! Okay, I just want to rip my hair out.

Now on my normal days (The kind when I have time to follow through with all my super girl habits [make up, flat ironing my hair, ect]) I look very much my age. A little older on good days, but on days when I'm traveling or I have to get up earily, I APPARENTLY, much younger than I am. . .

AND PEOPLE HAVE NO TACK!! AH!! I've gotta vent here:

Well, on our way back from vacation, we got up really earily so we could return the rental car that we got after our car completely died on us ( ). That said, I just threw on my clothes, jumped in the car, and slept. Well, when we got to the airport where we were to return the car, I went in with my dad to return the keys. While we were at the desk, I was joking with my dad about his AARP card making him an official old person. The woman at the rental desk must have thought I was pretty funny because she said to my dad "She's a smart little thing. I think you should keep her around." And like good dad, he agreed.

After that, she turned to me and said "So how old are you, honey?"

"I'm [Herd of cattle trample through the thread, drowning our Osaka's words] years old."

"THAT OLD!? Honey, I wouldn't have thought you were a day older than fifteen!"

GEEZ! People have no tact! And that's not the first time this has happened to me. People are always telling Yumie (infront of me) that they would have DEFINITELY thought she was older. Argh!

So, does this happen to anyone else?

I've gotten that before. People think my younger brother is older than me because he's got a good four or five inches on me in height, and a lovely eight when I slump. I've since stopped slumping, but they still think he's older than me sometimes. I am quick to let them know they are stupid.

[dragonshimmer]

ARGH! Okay, I just want to rip my hair out.

Now on my normal days (The kind when I have time to follow through with all my super girl habits [make up, flat ironing my hair, ect]) I look very much my age. A little older on good days, but on days when I'm traveling or I have to get up earily, I APPARENTLY, much younger than I am. . .

AND PEOPLE HAVE NO TACK!! AH!! I've gotta vent here:

Well, on our way back from vacation, we got up really earily so we could return the rental car that we got after our car completely died on us ( ). That said, I just threw on my clothes, jumped in the car, and slept. Well, when we got to the airport where we were to return the car, I went in with my dad to return the keys. While we were at the desk, I was joking with my dad about his AARP card making him an official old person. The woman at the rental desk must have thought I was pretty funny because she said to my dad "She's a smart little thing. I think you should keep her around." And like good dad, he agreed.

After that, she turned to me and said "So how old are you, honey?"

"I'm [Herd of cattle trample through the thread, drowning our Osaka's words] years old."

"THAT OLD!? Honey, I wouldn't have thought you were a day older than fifteen!"

GEEZ! People have no tact! And that's not the first time this has happened to me. People are always telling Yumie (infront of me) that they would have DEFINITELY thought she was older. Argh!

So, does this happen to anyone else?

Don't fuss, honey. I used to get that too..."You look so much younger than that", but you should remember that will come in handy in the future. There's nothing worse than to be in your mid twenties and be told that you look like a nice sophisticated mid twenties year old. Well...maybe being in your mid fourties or fifties and looking like it. Anyway, most of the time, the age will catch up with you.

Looking younger is always better

[Esoteric]

Yeah, I don't talk to a whole lot of people, but when I do, they often ask me what grade I'm in. "Junior? Senior?" they ask. My reply: "I got an AA a few years back and I'm working full-time now."

[Stephen]

You think thats bad? The other day at work...I had a mother and small child walk by where I was working. As I reached to grab a box off my cart...I hear.

"Mommy...is that a girl?" I just smiled...of course the woman was mortified...quickly rushed her child to another aisle. I was tempted to spin around roll my eyes back and say..."NO CHILD, I AM THE MONSTER THAT LIVES UNDER YOUR BED...IM GONNA EAT YOUR LIPS!" But I was nice...and refrained. As far as age goes...when I am clean shaven...people think I am younger then I am. But with the goat and hair...most times people think I am older.

[Steeltemplar]

I typically get mistaken for older, myself.

[Sakura15]

You think thats bad? The other day at work...I had a mother and small child walk by where I was working. As I reached to grab a box off my cart...I hear.

"Mommy...is that a girl?" I just smiled...of course the woman was mortified...quickly rushed her child to another aisle. I was tempted to spin around roll my eyes back and say..."NO CHILD, I AM THE MONSTER THAT LIVES UNDER YOUR BED...IM GONNA EAT YOUR LIPS!" But I was nice...and refrained. As far as age goes...when I am clean shaven...people think I am younger then I am. But with the goat and hair...most times people think I am older.

LOL!!

Sorry, thats just funny. Poor you.

[termyt]

I wish that happend to me.

My mother looks about ten years younger than she is and she loves it.

[Stephen]

LOL!!

Sorry, thats just funny. Poor you.

I think one thing we can all agree on...I would make one ugggggly girl. Its the sideburns.

[the_lizardqueen]

I feel your pain Shatterheart! I used to have shorter hair and I had a few incidences of being mistaken for a guy, by adults no less.

Other than that, most people can't believe I'm in college, they keep thinking I'm in high school or something, even though I'm turning 20 in a couple of weeks. I think that's pretty normal for my age group though.

[kazekami]

Well I get mistaken for younger on the phone and in person. They usually think I'm an elementary student on the phone since my voice is high. The Decon thought i was 13. -_-. Usually they think I'm between 16 and 19. Once when i was 19 I was mistaken for a boy. It must have been the short hair and the heavy millitary jacket. Without the jacket no one in there right mind would have mistaken me as a boy. -_-

[Mangafanatic]

No one's ever mistaken me for a guy, so I guess things could be worse.

Actually, I really don't care what people think about my age-- I just wish they wouldn't freakin' say it out loud!

[Debitt]

*hugs Osaka* Don't worry, I get mistaken for a boy and a 13-year old all the time. Looking younger will definitely be worth it 20 years from now, though, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. ^.~

As for looking like a boy...well... I think it's kinda funny. Ask MSP, he saw my cosplay picture and asked me "Are you a boy?! O_O" I was on the floor rolling. x3 It was great. xD; I'm sorry you don't get the same amusement out of having your gender mistaken, Shatterheart.

[haru_bay_nay]

Yeah, well... I can't really relate to the age problem... Because people assume I'm anywhere from 15-19 years old. But, when I was a little kid, adults often thought I was a boy. -.-; I guess it's understandable since I had short hair, but... I never liked it. Now I just think it's funny. ^.^ Besides, my hair is waaaaaay too long now for me to even resemble a boy.

[Alice]

For years people thought I looked sixteen no matter how old I actually was.

Now it's better. I think I'm up to 18. ^-^

[shadowblade]

For some reason, I always seem to look 2 years older than I am. Lol. This does come in handy during some situations though. For example, I go to the amusement parks and play the "Guess your Age" game and would always win. I mean, now it's not working all that well cause I think I'm starting to just look my age. Or maybe I'll start to look younger than my age and I'll be able to start my winning streak again... Lol.

[Psycho Ann]

Being Asian and wearing zero make-up, I'm always thought to be 15-18. It's just amusing for me though. XD

[Fsiphskilm]

Yes

[Namelessknight]

One of the buddies on IM said I looked like... 23 or 25. I was like.. ?! wow. I guess that's good. A bit too old but I don't mind.

A bit too old? Man, kids these days

Anyway, being on the wrong side of 20 you'd think I'd be safe. For the most part I am, but that is because I have taken to always having facial hair. Without it, I have a rather round face and people put me around the 14-16age. God must laugh at all of our little quirks of vanity, eh?

[oro!]

Ch, I am always mistaken for older. Someone thought I was a senior in high school. I wish. Then maybe I could travel overseas. GO see the world. *sigh*

[Otaku10]

I feel your pain Shatterheart! I used to have shorter hair and I had a few incidences of being mistaken for a guy, by adults no less.

Other than that, most people can't believe I'm in college, they keep thinking I'm in high school or something, even though I'm turning 20 in a couple of weeks. I think that's pretty normal for my age group though.

Lol I have the same problem too, when I first meet some younger brother highschool friends, they thought I went to there school. At that time I didn't have my beard or mustache. Also that my younger brother looks like he belong in college!!!! One of life little ironies. Another thing both my younger brothers started growning there beards when they were 12!!! Mine started growing when I was 17!!!! Lol, must be something in the chicken!?!?

[meboeck]

When I was in high school people thought I was twelve. Now at least they think I'm 16 or 17. I just have to remember that I'll consider it a blessing when I'm 40.

[Sakura15]

[quote="haru_bay_nay"] when I was a little kid, adults often thought I was a boy. -.-]

Haha, I had short hair when I was little, a girl told me I looked like a boy, ( we were at the beach at the time) and I was like Nu uh! and pushed her into the water lol she was shocked but she left me alone.

[Kaligraphic]

When I was 16 or thereabouts, I was mistaken for being 20 once or twice. Now I'm 23, and could pass for 30 or so if I wanted to.

I can also go from clean-shaven to full, manly middle-eastern-style beard in about 2-2.5 months.

[Joshua Christopher]

I am usually mistaken for an 11-year old girl.

Because I am.

[RoyalWing]

RoyalWing's Stories With No Point!

The Story Of RoyalWing At The Pool!
I am a the pool with my youngest sister. She is maybe 4 when this happened. She kicks her ball too far and we have to go in the deep end to receive it. The lifeguard says ; "Excuse me ma'am, you and your child must stay within the boundary."

The Story of RoyalWing Doing Her Job!
I was maybe 11 years when this happened. [Walks to customer.] [Customer, tall man, speaks to younger man, beside him] "Now, there's a young b- [Long pause.] GIRL! Earning it all!"

The Story Of RoyalWing At The Bus Stop!
[Waiting for bus on the first day of secondary school. First time taking public bus on herself.] [Other student approachs.] "Excuse me, I'm new here. When does the bus come?" [Tells student she is new too.] "Whaat? I thought you were a senior student! Hahaha!"

The Story Of RoyalWing In Fourth Grade!
"Haha, when I first met you in fourth grade, I thought you failed at least two grades! Because you looked so old! Hahah!" -Friend That I Still Speak To

And RoyalWing doesn't remember anymore.

[dragonshimmer]

I am usually mistaken for an 11-year old girl.

Because I am.

.....

You are seriously going to mess with some minds with that one, yo.

[Alice]

I am usually mistaken for an 11-year old girl.

Because I am.

I'll believe that when I... well, never.

He doesn't write like an eleven-y.o. girl.

[CobaltAngel]

Holy crap I get that all the time! Even from people on CAA. Mr. Smartypants thought I was a male until he saw my picture and then he thought I was only, like, 14. He still won't let it go. It's craziness... even make-up and curly hair can only seem to bump me up to looking like a Freshman. *Anakin Skywalker* It's noooot faiiir...