yes its possible for people to perceive you as innocent, While you actually play smart you behaviour and actions maybe misleading to their perception on innocence, This could be die to several reasons such a communication style body language or social skills.
I think ignoring is the best possible answer to the haters! Yes if they think you’re innocent and you don’t know shit about anything lol okay let them think..
Its more important to be authentic and true to yourself while its okay to play smart, its up to you to decide how you want to present yourself in the world if you feel comfortable being perceived as innocent while playing smart.
choose not to speak up and observe everything if you don’t feel comfortable sharing your thoughts or knowledge with others that’s perfectly okay, it’s important to communicate in a way that feels authentic and comfortable for you
And again, people judge each other through face as I said before, the way you talk. You know who you are, nobody can exactly tell the real you. And let them think and say, it’s good for them if they don’t know you.
Cheers! 🥂