Seriously, I find when people make those sorts of comments, they're responding to something in themselves rather than something about you. For instance, I get that I'm 'standoffish' a lot, and that I 'make people feel stupid.' Which totally isn't intentional. I'm just really shy and quiet around people I don't know well, and I use 'big words' and correct grammar without thinking about it. It's other people's insecurities that then make the jump to "She thinks she's better than me." I suspect the same thing holds true for finding someone intimidating - they likely just don't feel as confidant as you.
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Seriously, I find when people make those sorts of comments, they're responding to something in themselves rather than something about you. For instance, I get that I'm 'standoffish' a lot, and that I 'make people feel stupid.' Which totally isn't intentional. I'm just really shy and quiet around people I don't know well, and I use 'big words' and correct grammar without thinking about it. It's other people's insecurities that then make the jump to "She thinks she's better than me." I suspect the same thing holds true for finding someone intimidating - they likely just don't feel as confidant as you.