Have you ever been the subject of a "You sure don't look like/sound like/act like (profession)" comment?

[SaoirseS]

It happens to me at least twice a week.

[MCheetah]

Ha! That's what I get from MOST people, throughout my entire life. Not just in being a teacher, or having a Masters degree, or not being an idiot, but with everything.

Women: "You sure don't look five-eleven. I'd thought you'd actually be tall, like, you know, a REAL man?"

Men: "You sound smarter than you look. Especially for a black/fat/old dude."

My ex-partners (in the bedroom): "Wait... That's it? Where's the rest of it? I thought you were black!"

My Korean students: "Teacher, are you a rapper? Teacher, did you play in the NBA? Teacher, do you know Barack Obama? Teacher, are you from Atlanta?"
(They're kids; don't judge.)

Random Americans on the Street (especially guys): "Hey. Did you see the game last night? That was some bullsh*t, right?" Or "Hey, you got a smoke. ... Don't be like that! I know you got a smoke on you! I just need one!"

Random Koreans on the Street (especially age 40+): "Halo! You are from Africa, yes? ... Amereka? Oh! Wow! I love Amereka! Your Englesh... Very gud!"

Yup! I'm legitimately Mister You're-not-what-I-was-expecting-you-to-be! And no; I don't get mad or annoyed by this anymore. Not after all these years. Just pointing it out.

[SaoirseS]

Oh I can definitely relate.

First off, with a first name like mine people often expect someone with red hair and freckles, not an Asian.

"You sure don't look like a funeral director." I know, I know. They're expecting either a man, or a woman who looks like Lily Munster or Morticia Adams. That was one of the first things my husband said to me when he met me.

"You're the OWNER of the place? I don't believe it." Yeah, I get it. I'm young, and look younger than I am. Hell I probably wouldn't believe me either, but that's the way it is.

Like you, I've been on the receiving end of "hard to believe" comments all my life, if it's not ethnic it's for being short and petite. But most times it's "you don't look old enough to..." I am fully armed with comebacks though, so it's not wise to dish it out if they can't take it back :-)

[SnowedIn]

"You look too young to be a Chief" when I was in the Navy.

"You look too young to be a dad" all the time.

"You sure don't sound like a Executive Assistant" often.

[SaoirseS]

I get the "you look too young" comments all the time.
"You don't look old enough to eat at the grown-up table" was a most recent one.

[SnowedIn]

Ooof. That's just harsh. In a funny, family sort of way. I have not, thankfully, had that one before. :)

[SaoirseS]

Yes, it was meant to be funny. But people who know me also know not to dish it out if they can't take it back, because I always have something to say. I've got a thick skin :-)

[SnowedIn]

I wish more people had thick skin; you're good to have that.

[SnowedIn]

Thank you for MHO!

[NathanDavis]

apparently, I'm too young to be a manager or an owner on my particular field's corner... lol

and yes, besides my best friend (he's in a similar position) most of the partners are at least 50, but mostly on their 60's... lol

don't blame them though, as I myself would rather hire middle-aged people rather than younger

[SaoirseS]

Same here. Not only am I apparently too young to be a business owner, I look a lot younger than I am and that can really throw people for a loop.

[Guy13]

I get it in reaction. I don’t fit the image of landlord… What do you do for work that gets that resction?

[SaoirseS]

I'm a funeral home owner/operator and funeral director. Since I'm under 5', petite, and weigh in at less than 90 pounds, I get a lot of strange looks upon meeting people for the first time.

[Guy13]

Got it… Ballerina not grave and coffin ⚰️ dragging. I’m self-employed too. Everyone has to live and die. Imagine what we could do together…. shared office space Neighbor 😎

[SaoirseS]

Ballerina isn't one of the things I get mistaken for, but I've been asked if I do nails or give massages. I've told people since the Vietnamese and Thai girls have scooped up all the nail salon jobs, I had to find something to do :-)

[Guy13]

Nice !! Why yes I am and my specialty is working with a very dry and dead Nail 💅

[AviatorTom]

Not re: my procession, but one of my hobbies. I've been told several times that I don't look like a fan of NASCAR.

[SaoirseS]

I'm not quite sure what a fan of NASCAR is supposed to look like, but I get it. My husband is a NASCAR fan (as well as an overall sports fan).

[pizzalovershouse]

I had a few comments before from co workers usely behind your back about the rumor some one made up that's false

[CateM]

"You don't look like an 8th grader"

"You don't look like a senior"

"Wait, you're 17?"

I've heard those all before

[RandomGuy1030]

I got told i look like a pornstar once

[SaoirseS]

Do you have a porn stache?

I gave you the laughing emoji. Happy now? ;-)

[RandomGuy1030]

Yeah thanks. I deserved it.

[iceprincess8]

I've been told i look like a stripper once lol

[MCheetah]

At your height, with your hair, I'd guess closer to Wonder Woman than some lame stripper.

[RandomGuy1030]

Yeah your comments funny but mine isn't. @SaoirseS, wheres my laugh reaction?