Is it normal people keep saying i'm a tomboy when i'm actually not?

First of all, I'm sorry if anyone feels offended but these are all the things I could come up with that MIGHT indicate a girl is a tomboy. All of which I do the exact opposite as below.

I don't smoke. I don't drink. I don't play skateboard. I'm not friends with many guys. Heck, I can't carry on a decent conversation with a guy more than five mins without feeling awkward or wanting to flee. I don't punch, neither do I kick.
Yes, I wear baggy shirt and shorts on daily basis for the sake of comfort but I also wear frilly camisole and skirt when I feel like wearing them. Yes, I don't wear make up on daily basis but I absolutely do whenever needed. Yes, I play basketball but that's because it's the only sport I'm in love with. No, I don't wear high heels cause I can't walk two steps without falling flat on my face but I do wear wedges cause they're more comfortable.

The thing is almost all of the people I know say I'm a tomboy. I just don't get it.
When I asked why, they said I just give off that vibe. One even said I look more 'masculine' than my brother when I sit still doing nothing. I was like 'Excuse meehh?!', but ended up laughing anyway. I've come to terms with it that I find it amusing now. Still I don't know why they keep mistaking me for a guy, esp when I wear a jacket with hood on. Or when I ride a motorcycle. Recently, one of my juniors even said I look 'macho'. Whatever that means. Lol!
I look aloof most of the time but that's actually because I'm too shy too start a conversation.
Is it normal for them to think so? Or do I really sound like a tomboy to you?
I swear I paint my nails on daily basis. Glittery even.
SORRY FOR THE VERY LONG POST, ANYWAY. Hahaha!

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  • rin

    I remember this girl in elementary school who was a "tomboy". She wore baggy clothes, had short, messy hair, hung out with the boys, and played sports. In middle school I saw her one day (Didn't have any classes with her) and she completely changed her looks. Hopefully she changed because she wanted to and not because people were judging her. Forget these people. As long as you know who you are and can accept+embrace it you're good.

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    • FireWorks

      I'm okay with it, seriously. I just don't see why they keep saying that when I'm honestly the opposite. Hahaha!

      Btw, I smile whenever I see your username. Good choice~ =D

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      • rin

        I've learned that people aren't as smart/nice/open minded as I once thought..haha. xD

        Thanks! :D I always have a hard time choosing usernames. I had just finished Fruits Basket before I made an account.

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        • FireWorks

          Hahaha! True~ But then again, I myself might not be as smart/nice/open minded as I think I am. Lol! I'll leave it to people to judge while I'm continuing my life as the way I am now. =D

          Hahaha! Same here~ XD

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  • Avant-Garde

    It could be that the vibe you give off and your body language is masculine.

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  • firefly88

    You just LOOK like a tomboy and that is why they call u a tomboy.

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    • FireWorks

      I think you're right.
      I met my lecturer just now and she added the suffix 'tomboy' when she addressed me.
      Though I still don't think it's possible for you to look tomboy even when you're wearing a dress and all those girly stuffs, it's official now; I am a tomboy to them. Lol!

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  • englishbudgie0125

    forget about these people . in a few years u will find it really amusing. dont change for anyone except for urself.

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    • FireWorks

      I've already found it amusing. Hahaha! What worse is my lecturer even thinks the same. Lol!

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  • GoraIntoDesiGals

    Do you have short hair?
    Oh and ditch the basketball and baggy clothes.

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