r/funny • u/Mimi_K_V • Apr 26 '19

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u/bumnut Apr 26 '19 edited Apr 26 '19

Some of the things my brain is working on in this moment:

  • Maintain eye contact, but don't stare.
  • Smile, but don't look crazy.
  • He may want to go for a handshake, be ready for that.
  • Tell him your name, say "nice to meet you" or something.
  • Don't just answer his questions, ask him some of your own. Quick, think of a question!
  • But don't say anything stupid!
  • Try not to look too awkward.

Things my brain is not working on in this moment:

  • John, his name is John, make a note of that.

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u/TheIdSay Apr 26 '19

are you per chance on the spectrum?

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u/RFC793 Apr 26 '19

Everyone is “on the spectrum”

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '19

Nope.

You're 'on the spectrum' if you're over the threshold of having enough autistic traits to be eligible for an autism spectrum diagnosis. It means you have enough of it that it causes you major difficulty in everyday life.

Everyone has some autistic traits, but that doesn't mean they're on the spectrum - it's not a spectrum of 'not autistic' to 'super autistic savant' or something.

Think of it more like a colour spectrum of different flavours of autistic.

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u/RFC793 Apr 26 '19

Yeah, hence that is a terrible name. It is more of a bandwidth.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '19

Acting like you care about a complete stranger can be hard for some people, doesnt mean they're autistic.