I guess it depends on what their motives appear to be.
Most times I wish people would acknowledge that I am different in some ways, because they appear embarrassed and awkward when they know I have bipolar, yet don't know how to handle it, and are too scared to talk about it. Sometimes they seem to not believe there is anything wrong, and not comprehend why I need to manage my stressors as I do in order to keep an episode from worsening. Then when I get over exuberant, they get irritated, and are ignorant about what it going on.

It gets pretty lonely, cos I struggle to hold conversations that others are interested in. I guess its part of my social skills deficiency that makes it difficult for everyone.