People’s perceptions usually result from their interactions with you or a particular incident they’ve seen or heard.

You said it all with these words.

Anyway, I must say that you did actually strike me as shy and/or reserve at first glance from your picture. It's kinda adorable. Regardless, I understand where you're coming from and frankly, I can relate to that.

_{Personally, I'm the type of person who is shy and quiet if not comfortable around a person or group of people, but a motor mouth and somewhat life of the party when comfortable!}

Others think I’m into girls cause why else will you dress like a boy and act like one?

Oh, so you're not gay? 😲
LoL, I actually have a friend who's super girly in the inside but dresses like a tomboy on the outside. All good, you do you!

I like your style.