Hello.
Good post. And it solicited my very first reply on these boards (hello).
This is something people sometimes say to me - so I've actually put alot of thought into replies to this.
When they say this to you, do not let yourself be visibly affected by this at all. If anything, show a positive response. Smile, look away, then look them directly in the eye and ask them: "What do you find so weird about me?"
This puts them on the spot to justify their statement to you, and they probably didn't put much thought into it to begin with. This will either catch them off guard and tip the conversation back to your favor, or she will list reasons, any of which you can work with.
The technique I use is to be almost disgusted that they would judge me over (insert stupid thing they said here). I don't know about other places, but in LA, these shallow people hate to be reminded they are shallow.
If she says you are weird for walking up to strangers, give her a confused look and say:
"What is so wrong with being friendly? Do you not talk to people? THAT's weird."
Shake your head and confidently walk away. Chances are, she will call after you.
If she comments on something you are wearing, give her the same look and say:
"I'm sorry that the clothing I chose to wear today offends you so much. What would you like me to wear?"
Deliver everything directly, somewhat cockily. But keeping in mind that the entire point of all of this is to shift the discomfort that person tried to send to you right back to them.
Good luck.
-w
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HB'S: you're SO weird..