I don't like people to assume..

Sometimes people based their perception on some social issues as in your case as your father is working abroad that would conclude that he is earning more, and your family's status would project an image of being more than the average family or simply put, rich.

Some people are like that. If you don't keep complaining, like they do, that you don't have money, they will think you do. They probably don't notice that you don't spend money like crazy, and maybe you keep your problems for yourself. They might be just jealous because you have better education.

Hi, Hmmm, I think there must be something in your family that make them think that you are rich. ^.^ Just ignore what people say, that's what i think. Rather than you waste your energy soaking the negative energy from them

Why do you have to care about what people think? Whether what they think of you is correct or not, is not something you can control nor stop, just like what you are thinking of them as being assuming and speculative? I know it is hard to ignore but it is a sure pain if you take people's "opinions" too seriously, especially when it is just not the truth. I have met quite a number of people who always thought they knew everything about anybody, including me. Since they were of no significance to me, when I was told or touted, I would just smile and shake my head. I would just say in my heart that "only an idiot is thinking that way!". After all, it is just a "say". If we only "hear" but don't "listen", there is nothing we need to do.

Maybe they say it because you look like rich the way you dress and how you manage your life style. Look at your belongings, are you fond of branded items, dress or cars or studying in a well known school? If so, then it all says that your family is better than any other ordinary family that can afford all those things. Even if you do not all have a job, people always think that you have investments and big savings in your bank account. It happens. I also experienced it, I have nothing but the people around me are trying to figure out my savings. When it comes to financial matter I keep it in private coz I think that is too personal for other people to know. And maybe that is the reason why they always assume.. Why people are like this, always curious about the financial status of other people s lives. I hate it. Unless we tell them plainly that hey I do not have money in my wallet, can you lend me? but I am not that kind of person.

We have the same experience. There are people around me who assume that we are rich just because I get to do something without complaining to them about money. They just don't see that I'm not the type of person who tells everyone of all my problems. I try to be secretive as much as possible. I think this is the reason why I'm being misinterpreted.

I don't like people to assume just because I often go off traveling that I am well off. I am not a rich person nor I am a poor person. I would say I am somewhere in the middle. Some people are comfortably off. It was lucky that your dad sacrificed a lot to give you a good education. Working overseas can be very enjoyable but the money is not always high compared to your home country. The best things to have in life are happiness, good health and good luck.

It takes all kinds to make a world. Let them say what they want. If you haven't done anything to make them think you are wealthy or well to do then I wouldn't worry about it. It is their thing not yours. People see people that have things they want as being better off.

I can understand that. It was like that for me too. Whenever they say that to me, I tend to go-- But I tell them straight out that our budget is not enough. They won't believe me. I don't care. I tell them that our health is not very well since we're sickly ever since we came out to this world, they'll say that we can afford it and I'll go "believe what you will but that is at your own cost". Though I don't tell that to them loudly or they'll be insulted. People who assume or judge immediately always lose, that's what I've learned. So leave those people be, do not react. Just let them think what they wish since they don't have any control on your life unless if you let them.

Some people are just being humble. But, I can relate with you. They shouldn't insist on one's status if they only wanted attention. Then again just smile at them and be honest. If they still insist just shrug the idea off. If I am in your case, I will borrow money from them(kidding).

My family is the same situation. Neighbors think my parents are so rich, always have much money at home. But the fact is my parents support enough for three of us going to the university only. Sometime, my parent don't have any cent at home also. However better we don't care much about the people assuming. They just see the outside only.

haha i agree. i have the same problem but in a different sense, i'd rather not share it however because it is kind of personal. i have a great song that i came across however that is hilarious and is based on the theme assumptions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8xzp8E9xHc it's a little bit inappropriate but if you are mature you can handle it.