What do people see when they look at me

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Something occurred to me today. Throughout my life, people have always seemed to remember me, as if I had an easy-to-recognize face. But suddenly, I'm thinking what if it's not my face they remember, but some weird mannerism or habit? Something I didn't even know I did and probably still do it.

People never seemed to think of me as so weird that anyone would stare, point, or regard me as an obvious freak (at least as far as I knew). However, they must have realized that there was something about me that was a little off.

I believe I can sometimes recognize people by their mannerims, posture, etc., even when I can't see their faces.

It's better to stand out than to blend in. . . unless you're a member of a school of fish. Just make the most of it. Act smug and say that your reputation precedes you.

I've studied and learned a lot from animators (tho I myself am NOT very skilled at it). From what you describe, it sounds like animators appreciate you (if they see you). Artists are professional observers. They look for unusual details and mannerisms, and use those to amplify the vivacity of their own creations. Some people, like physical therapists and product designers, spend a lot of time observing "normal" human motions, but anything unusual is appreciated by animators. Keep that in mind: Eccentric and unusual behavior makes the world more diverse and lively.

I have been recognized from a distance just by my walk and the guy who recognized me is terribly near sighted and is without glasses. I know I walk funny, and I hate it when I am terribly aware and trying to move normally, but I am unsure that when I try to walk normally that I actually look normal or if I look even more odd.

When it comes to it, I have a very bouncy, springy, lively walk: lots of big ups and downs. I lift my feet high. I sway my shoulders from side to side. My head makes a sideways figure 8 (if you trace its path looking straight on). My hands just go wherever they please.

Sometimes I'll look thru a big glass window and think "What a pompous pretentious strutter over there! ... Oh wait: It's only my reflection." It's just FUN to walk big! I walk like a kid: I enjoy moving every bone, every muscle, every sinew. I really don't care how other people see me.

Simple:

Look In A Mirror - They See That

People remember me, too, even if they haven't seen me for a decade or more.

I stick out like a sore thumb. I'm really not that remarkable. To me at least.

It's weird.

It might be a little of both. You might have a memorable face and some little different mannerisms. The two combined would make it hard to forget you.


I am remembered as much for my size as for my face. I am not a small person, not fat, although I do have a bit of a belly right now, but just large all around. At 6'3" with a 53" chest and 38" sleeves, people tend to notice me. Factor in some odd mannerisms and boom, people remember me for years.

I still love the time someone was driving past and yelled out the car window "D***, you a big M***** F*****!)

People recognize me easily too. I tried to stay under the radar, but that was what made me conspicuous.

all autyism people have 'The Mark'. This lets people know what we are.
I don't know what it is, but it's probably a small deviation in your gait or just how you hold yourself; people pick up on things like that, even if they don't know it. It freaks them out because it seems as though you're moving unnaturally somehow, like a spider crawling.

(I also have a tendency to talk like a textbook, so it could be that)

People have always known who I am, too. Oftentimes it is people who I don't recognize, completely confuses me when it happens.

Most likely they will see you.
Is it a trick question or sumfink ?