Whenever I go out with my mom and brother, people assume that me and my brother are married or dating. How can I avoid that? I'm not married and he isn't either, so there's no wedding or engagement ring.
2007-09-22 08:44:55 · 7 answers · asked by peaches6 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The best bet is that you are both sending out the wrong signals in body language.This can lead to very embarrassing things best avoided.
2007-09-22 08:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them he's your brother. Don't the two of you look alike at all? Shouldn't people see a resemblance between the two of you? Tell these people matter of factly and firmly what is up and move on to a new topic.
Why don't you turn it around on them and have some fun? Make it all a joke and say "I hope not - he's my brother!!!" if you are asked if you are going out with him.
Another thing you could do - if you feel like someone might ask you - is to address your brother using the word "brother". You could ask a question and instead of using his name say "Oh - brother - mine - do you know the answer to this?" Or just out loudly say - "So how is my wonderful brother doing today?" Or you could ask him in a clear voice if he would kindly help his "sister" do something.
I wouldn't worry too much about this though. Just laugh it off and go on with your day. Be happy you have a brother that will hang out with you.
2007-09-22 09:40:43 · answer #2 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct them if they say anything of the sort. Or buy a shirt that says "He's my brother" (I'm joking) If you have a romantic interest in someone when your brother is around, make that romantic interest in that other person known. And if all that fails, just forget about it - it doesn't matter what other people think.
2007-09-22 08:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple - always introduce him to people as you brother.
2007-09-22 10:41:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok
last time i went to the mall with my dad and they thought i was my dad's girlfriend.
ya.
cause he looks really young and i look kinda old.
well like 5 years older than how old i really am
2007-09-25 15:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by vicnbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they assume aloud, voice it too.
if not, dont bother.
2007-09-22 23:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by miss understand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try..........
Don't worry about what the other person thinks.
2007-09-22 08:56:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mustbe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋