Do people mistake your age for being younger or older than what your actual age is?

Brooke507 · 12-23-2014, 10:19 AM

I was wondering if there are some people out there who are constantly mistaking your age, for example I'm going to turn 21 pretty soon, and I have a young looking face, so people are always asking me what grade I'm in or what classes I'm taking in high school. Having a young sounding voice doesn't help either, (on my normal days my speaking voice sounds like I'm about fifteen) When I tell them I'm 20 they either are shocked or they give me a look like they don't believe me. It's kind of frustrating because I want to show people that I can be a mature adult and not just a kid anymore. Does this happen to anyone else?

*MikeandRaph87* · 12-23-2014, 10:27 AM

I have that problem. I am 27 but look like I am 20. It caused alot of adversity that I had to overcome even after years of training to get the position in my alum high school as a teacher. If you know me its not a thought to enter your mind that I have not physically aged but if you don't people are skeptical of my ability in my profession even though I am among the best.

*Slade* · 12-23-2014, 10:30 AM

When I was 10, I looked 15. When I was 15 I looked 20. Now I just look like in in my 20's.

*Lethal Lullaby* · 12-23-2014, 10:34 AM

Yeah I actually have had that sort of thing happen. I'm 18 now, but I've been told I looked 14-16. I mean my brother is two years younger than me, and people thought he was older than me.

slashpieturtlemix · 12-23-2014, 11:10 AM

For me this is hilarious. If I have a beard, I looked about 35 (I am 27). If I don't have a beard, I look 17. Now I found a perfect middle ground.... I just keep a one week after 5 o'clock shadow and now no one assumes either lol

*blindturtle02* · 12-23-2014, 11:28 AM

Most of the time, people mistake me for being in my early 20s. But I was at Chick Fil-A a couple months back and some kid asked me and my better half which high school we go to because we apparently looked familiar. Depends, I guess.

*Prowler* · 12-23-2014, 11:32 AM

Depends if I shave.

~~Leo656~~ · 12-23-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Depends if I shave.

Same. I STILL can't buy beer, I have to send my wife to buy it, because I don't carry ID on me. Granted, a few laugh lines aside, I do look exactly the same as I did in high school. But it's a little ridiculous. I don't exactly put these gray hairs in by myself because I want to look distinguished.

That said, I'm glad I look young. S'what happens when you don't smoke cigarettes and don't crawl into a bottle every night.

*MrPliggins* · 12-23-2014, 12:22 PM

I met a girl at a bar who thought I was 19 and kept asking when I graduated high school. I'm actually 36. I thought she was 25 and it turns out she was 45. Shows how you really can't tell anymore. I guess she was the Gwen Stefani of the bar that night.

~~Davetello~~ · 12-23-2014, 01:02 PM

Yes, I appear a lot younger than I actually am. My mum's new friend thought I was 21 back in 2012 (I was 30). I do look quite young but I have days where I'm fvcked up and the bags under my eyes on those days don't do me any favours.

Personally I thought I looked quite masculine in my blue hat. Oh well, guess not.

Oh, and I hate not being clean shaven. I feel dirty and look it.

*IndigoErth* · 12-23-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooke507

I was wondering if there are some people out there who are constantly mistaking your age, for example I'm going to turn 21 pretty soon, and I have a young looking face, so people are always asking me what grade I'm in or what classes I'm taking in high school. Having a young sounding voice doesn't help either, (on my normal days my speaking voice sounds like I'm about fifteen) When I tell them I'm 20 they either are shocked or they give me a look like they don't believe me. It's kind of frustrating because I want to show people that I can be a mature adult and not just a kid anymore. Does this happen to anyone else?

I'm in the same boat with you, but an older version and no longer feel the wish to prove my age. And I know I'm just sounding like an 'old' person now, but trust me, give it time and, as I was often told, you prob really will appreciate it eventually.

Once I got to the young 30s it turned fun. (Late 20s also to a slightly lesser extent.) Being asked by coworkers, esp those in their 20s who think I'm close to their age, and watching their reaction is priceless. One girl who was about the age of my younger sister was pretty much convinced my parents had been lying to me forever about my true age.

She just could not believe I was in my 30s.

Right now at 35 I still pass for upper 20s. Although the restaurant carded me on my last birthday when I ordered a drink. I think that's pushing it a little. lol

I will miss it when I really do start passing for 30. Enjoy your youth though, the 20s is a fast decade.

*ssjup81* · 12-23-2014, 02:24 PM

Despite being 33 now, I still sometimes get mistakened for being younger, like early to mid 20s for some reason. I just don't see it. People say I look young for my age. I still get carded for alcohol. lol Others seem to guess okay, and assume late 20s...it is closer to the 30s after all. Some just guess my age base on the things I may have said and go from there, but still seem genuinely shocked. "Wait, I thought you were in your 20s, but you were talking about <insert nostalgic thing here> like you were actually around, so I figured you had to have been older." Junk like that.

*plastroncafe* · 12-23-2014, 02:32 PM

People are generally surprised that I'm as advanced in age as I am, but not by much.

*CyberCubed* · 12-23-2014, 02:42 PM

When I got my job people thought I came right out of High School. When I told people I was in my late 20's they were shocked and thought I was lying. People think I'm only 19-20 for some reason...like I'm some freshly graduated High School kid.

Its also probably because I'm only 5'6'' in height, so I'm rather short for a guy. Everyone thinks I'm a little boy! Its like I'm some adult man-child or something.

~~Davetello~~ · 12-23-2014, 02:55 PM

No worres. I'm about 5 foot 7 or 5 foot 8 myself, although most people seem to think I'm 6 foot 2 from photos.

Being smaller comes in handy for me when playing soccer. Low centre of gravity and the ability to twist and turn at speed. Not sure if there are any benefits for you, what with you not bring sporty. It definitely sucks when it comes to women, that's for sure.

*IndigoErth* · 12-23-2014, 03:08 PM

This many people... Look, it's scientific proof that the Turtles keep you young.

Spoiler:

~~Davetello~~ · 12-23-2014, 03:15 PM

Didn't even occur to me until your comment. He's practically begging for it, isn't he?

*DarkFell* · 12-23-2014, 04:13 PM

I can relate to the topic. I'm now 33 and 5'4. Since there is a high school not far from where I live at, I might still be viewed as a student.

Actually I am a student. College sophomore.

*Mayhem* · 12-23-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slashpieturtlemix

For me this is hilarious. If I have a beard, I looked about 35 (I am 27). If I don't have a beard, I look 17. Now I found a perfect middle ground.... I just keep a one week after 5 o'clock shadow and now no one assumes either lol

Similar heh... I look mid 30s with the beard (I'm 40) and have been mistaken for early 20s without it. I do look younger than I am in general, probably from taking care of my skin, and not being out in the sun for hours on end.

*Netkeeper* · 12-23-2014, 05:09 PM

Spoiler:

4'11". High pitched voice, loud laugh. Shortest guy here probably.

Anyone that doesn't already know how old I am have any guesses? Because I'm 23. And nobody gets it right.

12-23-2014, 10:19 AM	#1
Brooke507 Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 181	Do people mistake your age for being younger or older than what your actual age is? I was wondering if there are some people out there who are constantly mistaking your age, for example I'm going to turn 21 pretty soon, and I have a young looking face, so people are always asking me what grade I'm in or what classes I'm taking in high school. Having a young sounding voice doesn't help either, (on my normal days my speaking voice sounds like I'm about fifteen) When I tell them I'm 20 they either are shocked or they give me a look like they don't believe me. It's kind of frustrating because I want to show people that I can be a mature adult and not just a kid anymore. Does this happen to anyone else?

12-23-2014, 10:27 AM	#2
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	I have that problem. I am 27 but look like I am 20. It caused alot of adversity that I had to overcome even after years of training to get the position in my alum high school as a teacher. If you know me its not a thought to enter your mind that I have not physically aged but if you don't people are skeptical of my ability in my profession even though I am among the best. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

12-23-2014, 10:30 AM	#3
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	When I was 10, I looked 15. When I was 15 I looked 20. Now I just look like in in my 20's. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

12-23-2014, 11:10 AM	#5
slashpieturtlemix Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 1,259	For me this is hilarious. If I have a beard, I looked about 35 (I am 27). If I don't have a beard, I look 17. Now I found a perfect middle ground.... I just keep a one week after 5 o'clock shadow and now no one assumes either lol __________________ Owner of Hkohles1gaming, kohlesgoods, and hkohles1. https://www.youtube.com/user/hkohles1 https://www.ebay.com/usr/kohlesgoods https://www.facebook.com/hkohles1gaming

12-23-2014, 11:28 AM	#6
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	Most of the time, people mistake me for being in my early 20s. But I was at Chick Fil-A a couple months back and some kid asked me and my better half which high school we go to because we apparently looked familiar. Depends, I guess. __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.

12-23-2014, 10:34 AM	#4
Lethal Lullaby Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,816	Yeah I actually have had that sort of thing happen. I'm 18 now, but I've been told I looked 14-16. I mean my brother is two years younger than me, and people thought he was older than me.

12-23-2014, 11:32 AM	#7
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Depends if I shave.

12-23-2014, 12:22 PM	#9
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I met a girl at a bar who thought I was 19 and kept asking when I graduated high school. I'm actually 36. I thought she was 25 and it turns out she was 45. Shows how you really can't tell anymore. I guess she was the Gwen Stefani of the bar that night.

12-23-2014, 01:02 PM	#10
~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	Yes, I appear a lot younger than I actually am. My mum's new friend thought I was 21 back in 2012 (I was 30). I do look quite young but I have days where I'm fvcked up and the bags under my eyes on those days don't do me any favours. Personally I thought I looked quite masculine in my blue hat. Oh well, guess not. Oh, and I hate not being clean shaven. I feel dirty and look it.

12-23-2014, 02:24 PM	#12
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	Despite being 33 now, I still sometimes get mistakened for being younger, like early to mid 20s for some reason. I just don't see it. People say I look young for my age. I still get carded for alcohol. lol Others seem to guess okay, and assume late 20s...it is closer to the 30s after all. Some just guess my age base on the things I may have said and go from there, but still seem genuinely shocked. "Wait, I thought you were in your 20s, but you were talking about <insert nostalgic thing here> like you were actually around, so I figured you had to have been older." Junk like that.

12-23-2014, 02:42 PM	#14
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	When I got my job people thought I came right out of High School. When I told people I was in my late 20's they were shocked and thought I was lying. People think I'm only 19-20 for some reason...like I'm some freshly graduated High School kid. Its also probably because I'm only 5'6'' in height, so I'm rather short for a guy. Everyone thinks I'm a little boy! Its like I'm some adult man-child or something.

12-23-2014, 02:55 PM	#15
~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	No worres. I'm about 5 foot 7 or 5 foot 8 myself, although most people seem to think I'm 6 foot 2 from photos. Being smaller comes in handy for me when playing soccer. Low centre of gravity and the ability to twist and turn at speed. Not sure if there are any benefits for you, what with you not bring sporty. It definitely sucks when it comes to women, that's for sure.

12-23-2014, 03:08 PM	#16
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	This many people... Look, it's scientific proof that the Turtles keep you young. Spoiler: Must resist... Was said as bait, I know it. (Not aimed at you Dave.)

12-23-2014, 03:15 PM	#17
~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	Didn't even occur to me until your comment. He's practically begging for it, isn't he?

12-23-2014, 05:09 PM	#20
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Spoiler: 4'11". High pitched voice, loud laugh. Shortest guy here probably. Anyone that doesn't already know how old I am have any guesses? Because I'm 23. And nobody gets it right. __________________