Shaming lines work only if you want to prove them wrong, and that's exactly why they are used: to dent your ego, they intentionally misunderstand you, so that you start proving them wrong; The underlying thing about the shaming lines is that the people saying them KNOW it's not the truth, and they are playing with your concern of how others might perceive you and what rumors are spreading about you. i.e. you care what others think about you; how they might perceive you; if you care about your reputation.
TL;DR: in essence it's reverse psychology.
No one uses a shaming line, unless there is knowledge/hope of something else e.g. no one shames paraplegic for being as such. No one shames you for being gay, if you are gay. No one tries to label you immature, if you truly are behind the curve; they know you aren't, but you aren't living up to their expectations so something must be done.
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