Icheb wrote:
I think the following passage on engineers from “The Dilbert Principle” is wonderfully apposite:
“Normal” people expect to accomplish several unrealistic things from social interaction:
• Stimulating and thought-provoking conversation
• Important social contacts
• A feeling of connectedness with other humans
These goals are irrational and stupid. (...) To an engineer, most “normal” people are intellectually indistinguishable from Mexican jumping beans with faces. Feeling “connected” with carbon-based dolts holds all the joy of being handcuffed to a dead zebra - it sounds special, but it can get old fast.
In contrast to “normal” people, engineers have rational objectives for social interaction:
• Get it over with as soon as possible.
• Avoid getting invited to something unpleasant.
• Demonstrate mental superiority and mastery of all subjects.
These are sensible goals and ones that can produce great joy. The social skill of an engineer must be evaluated on the basis of these rational objectives, not on the basis of bizarre and nonsensical societal standards.
Thanks for making me feel normal.
I think people with AS communicate worse, since the standard would be NT. It may be different, but it's not the same as the standard. I happen to have no problem having a conversation with most people, especially after a drink. I've never knowlingly met another person with AS, so I didn't realize I have my own bizarre communication style.
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