Oblivious Quote by Robert Picardo
“I can walk down the street, and 85 percent of the people on the block are really quite oblivious to me. They either think I'm probably an actor or else I installed their storm windows two years ago, or I work at their bank, or maybe I'm their cousin Marie's gynecologist. Then, to the other 15 percent of those people on the street, I'm a rock star.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Star Trek: Voyager, 1995
People often misinterpret you based on superficial cues, leading to varied and contradictory assumptions.
In simple terms: People judge you by appearances.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of assumptions.
Themes
identity
perception
misunderstanding
Mood
amused
reflective
Type
humorous
observational
When to use this quote
- networking events
- first impressions
- online profiles
- customer service
- public speaking
Key Concepts
social cognition
stereotyping
self-presentation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage others' misconceptions?
- What steps can you take to clarify your true role?
A Different Perspective
Assumptions can be hard to correct once formed.
![“[On living in New York City:] I'm oblivious to everything. I just don't notice anything. I sat in a coffee shop, drank half a cup of coffee before I noticed there was lipstick on the cup. There was wadded-up gum and lipstick on the napkin. I must have been sitting on that woman's lap for an hour.” quote by Laura Kightlinger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f87/laura-kightlinger-24538_cities_on-living-in-new-york-city-i-m-oblivious_55113.jpg)
