Have you ever been in a situation where someone stereotyped you?

Question

How has it affected you afterwards?

Answer 1

I'm stereotyped all the time, but not for my color.

I'm morbidly obese (350 or so pounds), and get stereotyped as a disgusting pig that stuffs her face and never exercises when people see me. ;I They avoid me...and I never had any friends in school because of my weight. I'm a virtual shut-in, and spend my life on the computer, which just aids to my weight...it's ruined my life, basically. Here's something I have to say: If you see someone morbidly obese, or just obese, don't judge them...smile at them or wave to them. It'll make our day if someone acknowledged us. :D

Answer 2

having been a frat guy, I would get stereo typed as a 'typical frat guy' by people who didn't know me.  They would automatically assume things of me, certain behavior.  Usually along the lines of reckless behavior and epic drinking.... These stereotypes usually encouraged me to live up to the hype and surpass their expectations.

Answer 3

Having blonde hair and big b***s im associated to be an airhead. A boy in my school days said that I was the type of girl that you would have for one night but not be in a relationship with or bring home to your parents!!- This could not be further from the truth about me!!

Although I am at a top university studing a degree and have always been really academic- I am steotyped for being thick and a slag- Even though I have never acted in a way to make people think this!