Why do people think i look younger then i am?

Question

It p*sses me off cause when im at work ppl look at me like im nt sposed to be there and constantly ask me for my pass an never ask ne1 else, just becuz im small 5ft4ish and kinda tiny but im slim, but ppl say i look 14/15 and even younger when actually am 17 nearly 18!!! grrrrh.

What do you think?

here is a pic of me: http://i33.tinypic.com/25r1mkn.jpg

Answer 1

I'm sorry about your problem.  I had that problem as a teen too.  Try dressing in clothing that is a little more mature.  You can dress business like and still keep you own style.  Also you can try accessorizing.  I found that New York and Co has cute clothes and inexpensive jewelery that will let you create your own style, but look professional.  If you sign up with them online then you can get discounts through your email occasionally, also.

Carry yourself with confidence.  Walk with your face up and shoulders back.  And dont be afraid of going places on your own.  Haven't you ever noticed 14-15 year olds cant go anywhere without their friends.  They travel with a pack all the time because they are too insecure to go anywhere by themselves.  (There are exceptions to this people).

You are a beautiful young lady.  Just know that in 10 years you'll be grateful that everyone assumes you are younger.   :).  

Answer 2

Scary!

Answer 3

you look around 16-17 to me

Answer 4

you look like a brat.

Answer 5

in the not to distant future you will count this as a blessing

Answer 6

The people that called you 14 are retarded...you look your age if not a wee bit older :3. It's ok alot of people suck at guessing ages...I'm 15 and a lot of ppl think im 17-19. And its only because my face looks "mature" whatever lol.

Answer 7

You dont

Answer 8

It's good to look younger; it means you've got a good skin. But if it bothers you at work, try to wear something more "adult" than you usually wear, put some make up and maybe a different hair style - eyeliner always makes people look older, for instance, as well as a hairdo showing more of the face. Just do not exaggerate; you're a pretty girl and should remain with a fresh look.

Answer 9

You look pretty good but your answer about not caring about the African American Holocaust (Maafa) because its not your history openly displayed how shallow and ignorant you really are. Don't you realize the  African American Holocaust is just a part of the AFRICAN HOLOCAUST? Don't tell me thats not your history because you are not a Briton now, nor will you ever be one. YOU ARE AN AFRICAN PERSON who has either migrated to or born of African immigrants to that country. Yes, you seem to have a pretty face but, an ugly screwed up mind.

Answer 10

Hello,

Take it as a complement. Back in the early 70's when I was 19, I took a woman about 36 years old to the pub for a beer. They asked her for ID which she forgot to bring and accused her of being under aged and asked us to leave. She was so tickled pink and flattered she had no way of expressing any frustration or anger!

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 11

You look like a well-kept 35 year old.

Answer 12

because of that face lift

Answer 13

u don't look that young. it's probably cos ur small

Answer 14

You look good and healthy and to me you look like you're 17 or 18. I don't see why people think you're younger. With me people think I am a couple years older than I actually am so I'm with you on that and feel the same way. If you want to talk about this further you can email me or vice versa.

Answer 15

I know how awful that must make you feel, I had the same problem but look on the bright side when you are 30 they will think you are 25, that's lovely and very uplifting.

I can see you are a petite build and you are very pretty and you don't look 14/15. Also if the same people are constantly asking for your ID they should know you by now, is it possible that they are teasing you just to amuse themselves?  if you think that could be true you are within your rights to  refuse to constantly be showing them your ID, if it keeps up complain to your supervisor. Show them that you are a young woman and deserve to be respected as one instead of being treated like a child.  

Answer 16

You are gorgeous and looking young is a good thing. Don't worry ^^

Answer 17

It can be annoying. I'm 32 and some people speak to me like I don't know anything because I look and act young for my age. It's also a gift because you can get toy boys lol and it's a curse for those patronising prats who think you're younger than you are. But when you get to my mom's age (60) and still look ten years younger then you get thankful. But sorry your twenties and thirties are terrible for us with baby faces because you get ided, patronised and pennilised. Sorry.

Answer 18

ummm i was actually going to say you look like you are in your early 20s

Answer 19

I think you look your age, maybe it's in the way you carry yourself.

Answer 20

Most women would love to "look" younger than they really are, so I would count it as a blessing.  It could be that your height has somewhat of an impact on others' perception of your age.  It also could be that you have such a beautiful complexion.  I would have guessed that you were in your early to mid twenties from your picture.  As for work, if you conduct yourself in a professional manner you'll be treated with respect.  Maybe the person who's asking you for your pass has a crush & is using it as an excuse to talk to you.  I would suggest showing up a little early if they're going to continue hassling you, you could socialize a little at work so people get to know you & that might help with your situation.  It's the price you must pay for being young & pretty.  Good luck.  

Answer 21

I think you look around 16-17

I know how you feel everybody always says i look 17 when i'm almost 19!

Answer 22

I don't know why they're calling you 14/15 years old, and I don't know whether or not that's a bad picture...cause had you not had your age on here, I'd have guessed 35.

And I'm not being sarcastic.