discouraged1

Ladies, I have been getting this comment from women a lot lately and I am just curious if this is "what it is" or if there is something more?
Would you say this to a complete stranger and if so why?
Maybe I just look like a lot of other guys??

Chelle D

When I was skinny I used to get the comment too...

I think some people just have a basic all around "normal" look, with no distinguishing features. So, they really could look like someone else from years back that someone has lost touch with.

I think it's just that... You're getting older... Other people are getting older. You do look like that "familiar" face & they don't want to be rude and ignore you, just incase you WERE that person they knew years & years ago. ?? Just my thought.

Browncoat

I get that a lot as well. I assume they are just trying to see if you're an old friend/acquaintance to talk about "the good old days" with.

Only part about the comment is when they try to press it when there is no history between us. Oh well.

TBT

Not a lady,but has there been anyone that looks like you that's had a high profile in the media lately?

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Mavash.

Even if you looked familar I wouldn't say anything UNLESS you stared back and even then I'd still likely walk away.

I'm also happily married and not looking for a man either.

When I get approached I assume it's baiting me for something more because trust me NOBODY should know me because I've never had many friends. And I sure don't look like anyone famous or otherwise. LOL

Chelle D

Why would people think this is some kind of pick up line?? IDK I guess I've been married too many years to even think like a single person.

I mean come on.. sometimes, people are just "out of place" and you want to pigeon hole them back to where you knew them from.

Example - The checkout lady at Krogers'--- See her all the time when I grocery shop. Well, I'm in Good Will shopping for clothes. She's in Good Will shopping for clothes. I know I know her from someplace, but cannot remember where. So if say "You look familiar"... and she says "Yeah, I work at Kroger"... I'm like thinking "light bulb!".. Yeah, thats it. There was NO WAY I was trying to "pick her up" by saying that she looked familiar!.

Geesh. Are some people so good looking that they think everyone is out to snare them?

discouraged1

Nobody in media lately that looks like me.. I certainly am not trying to say I am anything other than an average guy. I am married and have been for 20+ years but it seems that I have gotten the "you look familiar" way too often lately.
Maybe I just have the familiar face.. ?? or just coincidental??
I usually try to shy away from women to the point of coming off aloof and stand-off-ish. Maybe I should be a little more easy going to conversation though.
Thanks for the replies.

waiwera

I get this quite alot.
I've taught various classes over the years to varied groups of people so usually put it down to having taught them or their family/friend.

Or maybe my look is just very very common...