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Social Tips For Aspies - From An Aspie
on June 27, 2008
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aspies, codependency, talking, walking, conversations, music, boredom, social situations, social skills, tips for social situations
I am by no means an expert at social things. However, after 24 years of life on this planet, I have picked up a few skills here and there regarding social interaction. So here they are:
- It helps tremendously if you can develop some kind of small grade obsession/interest in the life details of the people you interact with on a regular basis. That way, it’s easier to remember to ask what’s going on in their lives.
- In conversations, onl
May I Help You?
on June 20, 2008
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adhd, asperger's syndrome, ocd, ibs, talking, sensory processing disorder, hyperlexia, high functioning, autism, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, hyperacusis, nonverbal learning disorders, aspie, new job, customer service, answering phones, difficult employees
Setting: Psychiatrist’s waiting room.
[Enter a man and a woman. The woman moves across the room and talks to the receptionist about something. The man sits down.]
Man: So, you must be related to someone here.
Me: Excuse me?
Man: I was just wondering if you were related to someone here in the office.
Me: Why?
Man: Well you look perfectly normal.
Me: [With a smile.] People with Asperger’s Syndrome usually do.
[Man falls silent and looks away. Soon the woman f…[more]
