Is it normal that people think i am older than 20?

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People in real life as well as on the internet mistake me for years older than my age.

When I tell people in real life that I am 20, they act very surprised. They will tell me that they mistook me from anywhere between (and I have received these as common answers) 23-28. When I ask them how they came to that conclusion, they have all unanimously stated that it is because I don't "carry myself like a 20 year old". On the internet it is implied that my articulation is to blame for the misconception.

is it normal that people mistake me for years beyond my age?

How does a 20 year old woman carry themselves and speak?

What does it mean to carry oneself?

All answers appreciated, thanks!

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  • wigsplitz
    11 years ago

    It's really just your mustache, it makes you look distinguished.

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    • NeuroNeptunian
      11 years ago

      You mean the one on my bawlz?

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      • wigsplitz
        11 years ago

        Yeah!! All over your bawlz!!

        No seriously I'd just say it's your maturity level. You're probably not walking around with a gaggle of gushing and giggling girlfriends. You probably walk with confidence and dress appropriately or professionally.

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        • NeuroNeptunian
          11 years ago

          I love that mustache on my bawlz.
          I doubt I dress professionally or appropriately and I don't know about the confidence but obviously others feel that way so it's a better answer than what I can come up with.

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          • wigsplitz
            11 years ago

            Well now that I know it's YOU, I'd say that it's also your intelligence and you are not afraid to show it. A lot of women like to act dumb because they think they have to or that it's 'cute', and they're afraid to be opinionated for fear of not being attractive. So obviously you don't have the typical hang-ups about having strong opinions and having the mustachioed bawlz to speak them. And of course that would also show up as a general aire of confidence, as you are secure in who you are, and rightfully so!!

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            • NeuroNeptunian
              11 years ago

              My bawls are flattered.

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  • o_0
    11 years ago

    yeah i too thought that... but that may be because of your way of turning up to different things... you talk very much mature way ... that contains wise thoughts and that stuff ... but if you state your age that not even a shock its acceptable with a kind mouth open.....
    like im asking ( what do you really do that you have such a good level of understanding....??)

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  • lordwirt
    11 years ago

    i have a 21 year old friend one year younger then me and when we go places together he is always mistook for my father.

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  • Corleone
    11 years ago

    It can either mean you're mature or old-fashioned. If you think they mean it as a compliment then it's probably so.

    20 year old women can carry themselves wildly differently. Some of them are bright, independent and mature. Others are still daddy's girl. It's a very complicated age.

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  • joybird
    11 years ago

    Congratulations on that, it's a compliment to you.

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    I get guessed much younger than 24 all of the time! I think its cause i'm very loud and outgoing and some people mistake that as immaturity, and because I look a bit younger than I am, as can be seen in my profile pic.

    As long as they are not telling you that you look older because of wrinkles or something crazy like that it's probably just the confidence in which you carry yourself.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    It's the same with me. Depending on how I carry myself, people could think that I'm 10-20 years older than I really am. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. You shouldn't have to change for others be yourself there are allot young people like you, but you just have to find them.

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