Shadi2
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 Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:15 am Post subject: Something people often say to you |
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Another thread gave me the idea for this one. As an Aspie (or someone on the spectrum, Aspie or other), what do people sometimes or often say to you? or about you if you prefer. Something you think may be related to one (or more) of your Aspie traits.
One thing people say to me sometimes: Do you think I'm stupid? 
(due to my tendency to speeches and to explain sometimes the same thing in different ways)
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Washi
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:58 am Post subject: |
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| Smile! (Complete strangers often like to bring it to my attention that I don't look happy enough for them even though I'm usually in a good mood before they point this out ... not so much after.) |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:13 am Post subject: |
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Smile
Are you sad
What's wrong
Why don't you laugh
What don't you get
Shut up
You're annoying
Smart ass
Know it all
Gay |
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Chronos
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:38 am Post subject: Re: Something people often say to you |
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| Shadi2 wrote: | Another thread gave me the idea for this one. As an Aspie (or someone on the spectrum, Aspie or other), what do people sometimes or often say to you? or about you if you prefer. Something you think may be related to one (or more) of your Aspie traits.
One thing people say to me sometimes: Do you think I'm stupid?
(due to my tendency to speeches and to explain sometimes the same thing in different ways) |
People used to tell me to "smile" a lot when I was younger. And after I realized I was supposed to share my interests with others my mother finally broke down and screamed to me that she didn't want to hear anymore about it. |
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Musicprophets
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:32 am Post subject: |
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smile
you're weird
you're strange
something is wrong with you
uhhhhh...okay (mimicking my way of saying it) |
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katzefrau
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:56 am Post subject: |
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"smile .. it's not so bad!"
(when i feel fine)
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jojobean
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people tend to tell me that I am smart...but in a way that they seem suprised that I am
btw...I dont think I am that smart, but people tend to think I am stupid until I say something I learned on Nat Geo or discovery channel. I have endless thirst for information, but I dont think that makes me smart...it makes me eternally curious
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Shadi2
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:44 am Post subject: |
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| Washi wrote: | | Smile! (Complete strangers often like to bring it to my attention that I don't look happy enough for them even though I'm usually in a good mood before they point this out ... not so much after.) |
Yeah I get that a lot too, from strangers as well, in stores etc, smile, are you upset, what's wrong, etc ... when I am perfectly fine to start with, it can be pretty annoying
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:46 am Post subject: |
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"i beg your pardon" ? |
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EmaN
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:09 am Post subject: |
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I'm called retarded or weird all the time.
I'm also often called smart when I display my scientific literacy. |
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hale_bopp
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:21 am Post subject: |
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"relax"
"why do you always have that worried look on your face"
*awkward silence*
"You're weird"
"You're strange"
"Think before you speak"
"You wern't joking" |
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Simonono
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:38 am Post subject: |
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Smile!
Talk!
Say something!
Cheer up!
Could you stop talking? You're being loud. (sarcastic)
Why are you so quiet?
Are you okay?
"Hello Rob, how are you? I'm fine thanks." (what my brother says when I don't talk to him)
Have a beer!! (my brother)
Why don't you learn to drive? (my brother) |
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IceKitten
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:59 am Post subject: |
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"Are you retarded?"
"Are you okay?"
"Are you mute?"
"What's your problem?"
"You never smile ... how come?"
"You're cute."
"You have to talk!"
"Loner!" |
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iHateCamera
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:18 am Post subject: |
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"You're very quiet." / "Why don't you talk much?"
"Are you okay?"
"You look worried." / "Why are you nervous?"
"Smile." / "You look miserable."
Basically the same as most of the other posts.
Also my Mum always used to say to me, when we went shopping, "Why aren't you enthusiastic?"... Am I supposed to scream with excitement because I see an item of clothing that I like? I don't get it.
I would like to learn how to not appear 'worried' though, because it gets annoying people always asking me what's wrong.
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