As a human being, you can’t expect everyone to think the same of you. People’s perceptions usually result from their interactions with you or a particular incident they’ve seen or heard.
All throughout basic school till now, I can say people’s perception of me has been the same. Maybe a few changes but overall, it’s still the same thing.

Shy/ reserved

Seeing me for the first time and from a distance, this would probably be your first conclusion. It’s not necessarily a lie but it can’t be the truth either. I think I’m just reserved, I don’t like to be open to everyone around me. Reason being that there has to be something about you I like or something that motivates me to be comfortable around you. Else, I’m just going to keep it formal and polite. Energy is contagious and I have to be extremely careful with the kind of energy I’m getting from you. Lately I’m learning to be able to interact with people I just met like I’ve known them for a while but even with that, you would still feel I’m not as outgoing as you would want. I like to keep my business to myself and the people that matter. Everyone else should think I’m reserved 😂. I thought I was shy till some people came into my life and I realized I can actually be shameless 😂😂.
Another thing that comes with this is people thinking I’m rude. Most people that have become close to me have said this as their first impression of me. I don’t smile and I don’t talk unless I’m spoken to, that’s what they said.
In my head, I’m always smiling, my face just fails to show it😂😂

Highly Religious

Again, there’s some truth in this but not entirely. But people conclude on this because of my choice of clothing and the way I’m selective of the type of activities to engage in.
In high school, there were people that wouldn’t say some things in-front of me because they thought it would be disrespectful 😂. Others would come to ask me my opinion on certain religious matters or to give them clearer explanation on some rulings. Although it was a good thing, it was uncomfortable for me because they portray a certain image of you and expect you to uphold it.
I’m just a regular person trying to figure out how this life thing goes and making so many mistakes and sins on a daily.

Athlete/stud

This particular one is entirely false but I understand why they think that way. Until recently, my walking and choice of clothes sometimes would make you think I’m into sports and stuff like that. People have asked me on several occasions if I play football or a similar sport. It’s funny because I can’t even run to save my life😂.
Others think I’m into girls cause why else will you dress like a boy and act like one?
Personally I’m not so into girls clothing. I like baggy clothes cause it’s more comfortable. I’m now learning to wear more feminine stuff and be comfortable . I think it’s a phase that has passed but not entirely, I would always choose baggy clothes over anything any day.

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