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Have you ever been unexpectedly stereotyped?

Because of just my voice when answering the phone at work,lol. People think i can be bullied to what they want.

Just no
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FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
Yes some people think a stutter means you're slow or less intelligent
JustNik · 51-55, F
My daughter has that same problem. She sounds very young and sweet with her higher pitched voice. It has made her tough! 😂

I’m always surprised at how little wiggle room there is in the box people put me in.
@JustNik yeah lol my voice is deceiving, sound young I think and they think I must not be experienced in what I'm doing.

People are definitely quick to put people in categories
SW-User
♀ are always stereotyped
SW-User
Yes
I look young for my age plus I'm short and petite so people who don't know me think I'm not capable of doing my job ....but I do love proving people wrong 😌
@SW-User i understand this completely
SlaveEt · 36-40, F
Apparently I sound very young, almost like a kid, even in person. I have heard myself on voice mails and such and I have to admit, I do sound really, really young. I look younger too. About 5 years ago I actually had a lady ask me which local high school I was attending. I took it as a compliment! 🤣
It can be difficult to be taken seriously though🤷‍♀
Sapio · 51-55, M
Yes, many times when my head and face are clean-shaven, I'm mistaken for an officer of the law.
@Sapio i can see that. You have that presence
Yes, I’ve been stereotyped going through TSA four times. 😫
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@Bexsy *falls asleep where I fall
moonyean · 26-30, F
always. ppl always have their thoughts about me but i just let em 💅
@moonyean definitely not worth trying to change their minds.
TexChik · F
In a male-dominated office, absolutely I was. Things changed. 😉
GlitterEater · 36-40, F
Not for decades, I expect it now.
more times than I count
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Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
Yes it’s happening to me many times
SW-User
I heard your vocaroo of you tasting the dunkers, but I'm sure we'd all like a new one 🙂
Kiesel · 56-60, M
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@AntisocialTroll most people do think that, i have to try and be assertive at work on the phone lol
As the step child I've been the "problem" all my life including in adult hood
ChiefJustWalks · 26-30
Oh all the time. I'm a Mexican with a bunch of tattoos. I often get followed just being out grocery shopping 🤷
They don't know you.
DownTheStreet · 56-60, M
Often - I’m a white male, so therefore responsible for all ills in the world, be anti immigration (even though I am one), etc etc
SW-User
:/

Always.

Rbf. People just hate me. Im just thinking about food 🤷‍♀
@SW-User foooood, my favorite word.

Not everyone. I like you
SW-User
@Bexsy I also sound like a child on the phone and often get asked if they can speak to my mummy
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
Yes, quite a few times.
I think its great youre underestimated - it means youve got hidden suprise ammunition.

Way better than being overestimated 👍
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@naturalvicky oh hell.

Spit out my coffee
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Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
@Bexsy I’m outta here

 
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