Mistaken Identity

[Squeakers]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?
Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?
Or even have your race mistaken?

I bring this up because 1) I'm curious and 2) I have been yet again mistaken, age wise.

Two different women this past month thought I was younger than I really am...the one lady was absolutely shocked to find out I was 21...and even more shocked to find out my younger brother was, in fact, my younger brother.

Other instances:
Someone once mistook me for being Chinese...that was rather amusing.

A stranger thought I was male...that was amusing, but rather awkward at the same time.

 

[Nanopants]

I am often mistaken for being younger than I really am. I'm 31 and any time I want to buy a beer I have to go through the processes of being carded, the ID inspection, and having to prove that it is not a fake. It's ridiculous really, but flattering at the same time.

 

[GodsChild77]

Yeah, I think I must have a familiar face because people have thought I was someone else until they got closer before. Normally my age is guessed right on the dot or close to it, but I did have a lady about 3 weeks ago think I looked like I was 19. Not sure why, no one else has said that. No, my race is never mistaken.


That's interesting that someone thought you were Chinese when you're not!

 

[penNpaper]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?
Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?
Or even have your race mistaken?

I bring this up because 1) I'm curious and 2) I have been yet again mistaken, age wise.

Two different women this past month thought I was younger than I really am...the one lady was absolutely shocked to find out I was 21...and even more shocked to find out my younger brother was, in fact, my younger brother.

Other instances:
Someone once mistook me for being Chinese...that was rather amusing.

A stranger thought I was male...that was amusing, but rather awkward at the same time.

I was cartered in my own house once...true story. The folks brought some food online - and once in awhile they will buy something that is considered "drinking" and the person was like I need to have ID...I was like...why...because of this...I'm like...hmm...calls dad...

I'm like hmm my parents brought this like this is my house and yeah end of the story...they did left all of the stuff behind...and I had a funny story to tell...

I got chartered in my own house

God Bless,
Drew

 

[penNpaper]

Also to add to the fun

My father and myself get mistaken as Brothers mostly than Father & Son.

Same name...check...
Same looks...check...
Same facial features...check...

I hear it all the time

If I had a quarter of every time we were mistaken as Brothers...I would be a rich man

God Bless,
Drew

 

[crishmael]

My brother and I get mistaken for each other sometimes.

 

[Squeakers]

Oh, here's another one; when I pick up the phone, people always mistake me for my mother. If it's a friend or family, I always get 'Geez...you sound like your mom!'

 

[Miles]

Apparently, I have a doppelganger. Today at work, somebody in the cleaning crew asked me if I had lost my campus ID. He was holding the photo ID in his hand, and even glanced at it right before he asked me.

 

[leothelioness]

Some woman thought my mom and I were twins. I can't decide if that means my mom looks young or I look old.

To be quite frank, I don't think she was exactly right (in the head).

 

[Obzocky]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?
Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?
Or even have your race mistaken?

I bring this up because 1) I'm curious and 2) I have been yet again mistaken, age wise.

Two different women this past month thought I was younger than I really am...the one lady was absolutely shocked to find out I was 21...and even more shocked to find out my younger brother was, in fact, my younger brother.

Other instances:
Someone once mistook me for being Chinese...that was rather amusing.

A stranger thought I was male...that was amusing, but rather awkward at the same time.

Oh, that does make me giggle!

I used to be mistaken for my sister all the time, but now she's lost a whole load of weight and now i'm mistaken for her and people ask her who she is.

I've also been mistaken for a woman someones husband was having an affair with, which would have been amusing if she had not been quite so angry.

Also people tend to claim i'm foreign all the time, but that's because they're very Cumbrian and they do not realise the world exists outside of their county.

I'm always being mistaken for being a teenager. I'm still ID'd for party poppys, certificate 15 DVDs and nail polish remover

 

[Thunder Peel]

I still get asked what high school I attend.

 

[septemberskies]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?

Yes, I think I have a familiar face. I don't know the person but I guess she is nice so that's a good thing


Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?
Both actually... i would prefer to be mistaken for my actual age though lol

Or even have your race mistaken?
Yep, Hispanic

 

[LoneSheep]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?
Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?
Or even have your race mistaken?

I actually get a comment from time to time that I look like someone. No idea who these people are, but I would love to meet one of them!

People ALWAYS mistake my age. I think most answers are like 25 or so, but I'm not complaining. I usually act all worried about the day I will turn 30

Mistaking my race would be impossible. I have white skin, blonde hair and blue eyes that women are always commenting on. What else would I be? lol

 

[septemberskies]

Apparently, I have a doppelganger. Today at work, somebody in the cleaning crew asked me if I had lost my campus ID. He was holding the photo ID in his hand, and even glanced at it right before he asked me.

I'm pretty sure I have a doppelganger.... I really want to meet this person people keep confusing me with!

 

[Wren]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?
No. Well, except for people who mistake me for my sister on the phone. But those people probably just weren't paying attention because our voices are not the same.

Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?
Sometimes I wonder if people are sincere when they say I look young, but I've heard that from various people, especially since losing weight. I even had one woman tell me that I looked like I was 14, summer of 2010. I don't know if it's because I had my hair in a pony tail or if she was exaggerating. Most people seem to be surprised when they find out I'm in my 30s and guess mid to late 20s.

Or even have your race mistaken?
No.

 

[Ration]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?
I was once told I looked like Robert Pattinson. I was pretty chuffed.

Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?

Depends, If I haven't shaved for more than 3 or so days, I look about 5 years older than I am. I used to be able to buy liquor when I was 17 and not get asked for ID.

Or even have your race mistaken?

No.

 

[Miles]

I'm pretty sure I have a doppelganger.... I really want to meet this person people keep confusing me with!

Me too. I wonder if I'd do a double take if I were to see somebody who looks like myself.

 

[SplendidTree]

Up until about 2 years ago, people thought I was 17 or 18. I don't know why because I never saw it. lol

 

[EyesOfKohl]

Have you ever been mistaken for someone?
Or people mistake you for being older/younger than your age?
Or even have your race mistaken?

I bring this up because 1) I'm curious and 2) I have been yet again mistaken, age wise.

Two different women this past month thought I was younger than I really am...the one lady was absolutely shocked to find out I was 21...and even more shocked to find out my younger brother was, in fact, my younger brother.

Other instances:
Someone once mistook me for being Chinese...that was rather amusing.

A stranger thought I was male...that was amusing, but rather awkward at the same time.

Yes, people can rarely guess my age lol

I've also been mistaken for being Tatar, Arab, German... hmm

Some weeks ago, I went to buy a 15+ movie and the girl behind the desk asked me for identity! LOL, I'm far older and even look older then 15

But she wanted to ask for identity because the computer came up with a warning message for the movie and it was policy for them, no matter how old you are... she was scared she'd get in trouble for not checking xD

Never experienced something like that for a movie... I was angry about buying from them again..

 

[Apollo Celestio]

I've been mistaken for another person once, but usually it's due to "all white people look the same". I've been told I look like other people, but never mistaken for them.

People always think I'm younger. My coworkers don't think I'm old enough to drink. I'm more than okay with this.

I've been mistaken for hispanic more than once.