Yes. I've been told more times than I can count that I'm "mysterious" or "intimidating." My tendency to avoid people (by not responding to their calls or e-mails, or cleverly dashing into bathroom stalls whenever I see them, which probably makes them think that I have some kind of inflammatory bowel disease or something) causes many to assume that I
must dislike them. Another problem for me is that I like to joke around, so I always feel anxious that someone will take what I say seriously (and then conclude that I'm a really hateful, spiteful person) or think that I'm making fun of them (which I would never do). Some people do get the wrong impression of me, but I don't purposely attempt to be rude or mean to anyone. My anxiety causes me to feel really embarrassed of myself and awkward in most situations, and people sometimes get caught in the crossfire. I hate that it happens, because I burn a lot of bridges.