Different... how do they like it?

A lot of the people that responded here already have very good answers as to what being 'different' means. The biggest thing is being yourself, figure out who you are and what matters to you and so many things in life will become so much easier.

People will always tell you not to judge a book by its cover, don't stereotype people, etc etc, but when it gets down to it that's part of how the human brain works, hence why it is so intuitive to EVERYONE to think that way. Humans learn from experience, enough experience points to a certain outcome, that outcome becomes 'assumed'. I digress.

The next time you walk down the street pay close attention to the people you pass, and pay extra close attention to the groups of friends you see. After a while there'll be a certain 'mold' of a girl or guy that you know you'll see again when you round the next corner. People like this are the 'them' some previous posters referred to.

If you want to stand out as being 'different' don't fall into the category of being one of 'them.' The less 'cliquey' you are the better. As people have said, when you find 'your' qualities, what matters to you in life, and who you are, you'll eventually meet people that are looking for you.

just be yourself. I was trying to find myself a few years ago, then I realized so what if a group of people think I'm a loser, is a few people think I'm the best thing in the world to them. as long as you have those friends, no one makes fun of you. I would never go after a girl who conformed her images into what she thought I would like. unless that's who she is, then I just don't date those kinds of people

girls who are known as "different" to guys are girls who stand out.
this doesn't mean go around dressing like it's clash day, unless that's your style.
like the others said, be yourself. there's a guy out there that will see you and no one else.because you're you, and since you're you, that would make you unique.

when a guy says that a girl is different, they are saying that she is unique.
find your own personal style, and 'wear it.' (and I don't mean by wearing different clothing)

Just be yourself. Who else is better at being you? So, just do what you like to do, eat what you like to eat, say what you want to say. Just be you and you'll stand out.

By being yourself. Girls who are "them" tend to follow the crowd. If someone calls you a loser for being yourself, who cares! I love the quote, I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I'm not. something that I really feel.
Hope that helps, chick.