How do you react when you over hear someone calling you weird?
razzle dazzle rose
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It is almost like pointing out the obvious when someone calls me weird. Just like when they comment on my height. Yes, I know I am tall. And yes, I am strange. It has its pros and cons. The cons being that many people are thrown off by it and will avoid me.
In this scenario you mentioned, these two girls were talking behind your back. It is a strange feeling hearing people saying things about you that are not nice. What can you do but pretend you did not hear them and just move on?
You hate the word "weird" but maybe you can own it. Being weird can be being interesting and different like many here have said. Changing your view of this word you hate can make you feel better. It would no longer mean something negative, and then they wouldn't be able to use it against you anymore.
So true. I am tired of molding myself to suit someone's expectations in an effort to make them like me. I am trying someone new...just being me. Of course, part of being me means being a btich. It is what it is, can't please everyone. At least I am staying true to who I am.
Haha, yes! Every new person I meet usually comments on my height. I guess it amuses them... I am not even that tall, taller than them yes, but not giraffe status.
In this scenario you mentioned, these two girls were talking behind your back. It is a strange feeling hearing people saying things about you that are not nice. What can you do but pretend you did not hear them and just move on?
You hate the word "weird" but maybe you can own it. Being weird can be being interesting and different like many here have said. Changing your view of this word you hate can make you feel better. It would no longer mean something negative, and then they wouldn't be able to use it against you anymore.
So true. I am tired of molding myself to suit someone's expectations in an effort to make them like me. I am trying someone new...just being me. Of course, part of being me means being a btich. It is what it is, can't please everyone. At least I am staying true to who I am.
I haven't overheard anyone say I'm weird, but I have heard people comment on me being short.
I usually ask them if they figured that out all on their own, or if they had help.
Haha, yes! Every new person I meet usually comments on my height. I guess it amuses them... I am not even that tall, taller than them yes, but not giraffe status.
UnOccupied
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Before those girls said you were weird, YOU said you were weird, to yourself. All they did was mention it, and they scraped open that wound you have. You know, that self defeating wound that calls yourself weird. All it takes is one mention of the word to make you feel like ****.
I say screw it man, next time those girls are around, be even weirder. Show yourself that it doesn't matter what those girls think. I know that advice sounds weird in and of itself. But, the truth is, no advice i can say will help you. You just need to keep putting yourself in these situations, and eventually you will figure it out for yourself. The only thing i can say NOT to do is to avoid situations like this, so you won't feel like crap again. All that does is hides the wound, but it will always be there unless you face it.
I say screw it man, next time those girls are around, be even weirder. Show yourself that it doesn't matter what those girls think. I know that advice sounds weird in and of itself. But, the truth is, no advice i can say will help you. You just need to keep putting yourself in these situations, and eventually you will figure it out for yourself. The only thing i can say NOT to do is to avoid situations like this, so you won't feel like crap again. All that does is hides the wound, but it will always be there unless you face it.
beckiboo
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I totaly thrive on being the 'wierd' one lol! I turn it around and make it my 'thing' oh and I call myself a nerd too because I like star trek and i'd like Sheldon from 'Big bang theory' to be my best friend! haha embrace your wierdness its so much more interesting than being a sheep - a follower of the norm - pah booooring lol!! people will find you interesting and funny if you can laugh about it - and at yourself.
OceanMist
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Anybody can be weird. It's too broad of a term imo. If you observe someone you've never met before on the first day you meet them, you'll probably find "weird" things about them considering we are all different in some kind of way(s).
She just needs to get to know you. Once she gets to know you, she won't think you are so weird. People tend to fear what they don't know, and she doesn't know you, or even that you are shy?
I just think weird is such a vague observation. It seems to me that anyone can call anyone weird. "Oh, you don't like what I like. You are weird." It can get pretty ridiculous. It's kind of an obvious observation mentality, if you ask me, to call people weird within earshot. I mean, anybody can be weird.
Btw, I have much experience with being called names. I've heard em all. Weird is actually not as bad as other names they can call you if you are a guy.
Something I've noticed is that when most people are around a shy person they've never met, they act like they've never met a shy person. They act like they are baffled that another human being doesn't like to talk as much they do. I think it has to do with SAD being only 5% of people statistically. We are kind of a rare breed.
She just needs to get to know you. Once she gets to know you, she won't think you are so weird. People tend to fear what they don't know, and she doesn't know you, or even that you are shy?
I just think weird is such a vague observation. It seems to me that anyone can call anyone weird. "Oh, you don't like what I like. You are weird." It can get pretty ridiculous. It's kind of an obvious observation mentality, if you ask me, to call people weird within earshot. I mean, anybody can be weird.
Btw, I have much experience with being called names. I've heard em all. Weird is actually not as bad as other names they can call you if you are a guy.
Something I've noticed is that when most people are around a shy person they've never met, they act like they've never met a shy person. They act like they are baffled that another human being doesn't like to talk as much they do. I think it has to do with SAD being only 5% of people statistically. We are kind of a rare breed.
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Ask yourself 'Am I weird?'
if you end up saying 'yes', then maybe they were right and if you like u can do something about it'
if you end up saying 'kinda', then maybe they were right and if you like u can do something about it'
if you end up saying 'no'. Then it doesn't matter what they say cos they got it all wrong.
if you end up saying 'yes', then maybe they were right and if you like u can do something about it'
if you end up saying 'kinda', then maybe they were right and if you like u can do something about it'
if you end up saying 'no'. Then it doesn't matter what they say cos they got it all wrong.
Srijita52
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I get that all the time. I guess it doesn't bother me anymore, uhh it does a little though. Now the thing about wierd is various people have various standard for it. If you're too shy, a talktive person might find you wierd. If you're too talktive a more quiet person might say you're weird. So who knows? We can't be perfect for everyone. Sorry for what those girls said though. You don't seem wierd to me either 
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Bo592
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You sound like me, I get this from my whole family only it not weird it the word retared that I hear them say. I hear people say this in public and it hurt some time because it make me thank that the reason why I am going to die alone. I learn that it up to me to say good thing about myself, because my happyness is my responsible