So people generally consider me nerdy, I've been told as much to my face. Not (usually) in an insulting way, more of a term of endearment, but the thing that confuses me is that, in terms of interests, my friends are just as nerdy as me if not nerdier. I have friends that are way more into anime or gaming or superheroes or [insert nerdy niche interest here], yet they are not considered nerdy at all by others. I've noticed this in every social context, from school to work to family.
I guess what I am saying is there is some unspoken quality about me that identifies me as a nerd before people know anything about my interests. I have social anxiety, so could it be a general awkward vibe I giv

