I'm an 18 year old sixth former, and people randomly laugh at me for no reason, and I'm getting quite fed up with it. Either they'll laugh at me, or they'll stare at me as if I'm some sort of alien. It's particular the younger ones (both younger than me and elder than me), that decide to laugh at me.
Like, last week, I was just cycling towards the bus station, simply trying to get to school, and this group of 24(ish) year olds started laughing at me, as if what I'm doing is so funny. Maybe it is a tad unusual for an adult male to be using a bike to get to the bus station, I don't know. I'm just trying to get to school and these people think it's hilarious. Why can't these group of "lads" continue on their way without shouting and laughing at me, in front of the general public nevertheless? It hurts. And like when I just pop into the shop to grab a drink for lunch or something, people stare at me as if I'm about to commit a crime.
I'm a mature, polite and fairly average-looking guy, who's doing his own thing. I can't understand what it is that makes people want to laugh or stare at me. I just want to be treated as a regular human being. I'm not trying to cure cancer or anything. Is that too much to ask?
Oh, and when I got out of my car one time (only drive my car occasionally as I can't afford it), this group of guys in their 20s burst of laughing (in the car park). I just don't understand it. When I say laughing, I mean as in 'making fun/a mockery' out of me.
Also, it happens when I'm using public transport. People stare at me when I'm on the bus, before most people of my age are up and about (at like 6AM ish - Or rather, when it's uncommon to see a person who looks my age to be out at this time). It's not even discrete, it's blatant. Like, can't you just mind your own business and ignore someone who's just trying to get somewhere without wanting unneeded attention?