<p>This is something that's never really bothered me too terribly much, but it's interesting how my word choice alone seems to lead people to believe that I am anything other than what I am. Not that have any plans to change the way I write, but I do want to know if there's anything hidden within my manner of speech that leads people to think one way versus another, be it societal expectations, gender norms, or something else.</p>

<p>For reference: See <a href="https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/77477/placed-on-work-schedule-despite-approved-time-off-request-is-it-unreasonable-to">here</a>.</p>

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Why do people assume I am male online when I am female?
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# Why do people assume I am male online when I am female?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-10-13)

This is something that's never really bothered me too terribly much, but it's interesting how my word choice alone seems to lead people to believe that I am anything other than what I am. Not that have any plans to change the way I write, but I do want to know if there's anything hidden within my manner of speech that leads people to think one way versus another, be it societal expectations, gender norms, or something else.

For reference: See [here](https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/77477/placed-on-work-schedule-despite-approved-time-off-request-is-it-unreasonable-to).

**Tags:** social-psychology, gender


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