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    Hiding behind the smile

    All phoney behavior really annoys me, especially those things that are done or said because they are considered to be 'polite' or 'good manners'. In high school I used to try to fit in by mimicking the behavior of my peers ( the In Crowd) but all it ever got me was a feeling of duplicity- I was...
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    Hiding behind the smile

    I used to do that until I realized how phoney it was. Just like people greeting you by saying, 'How are you?'- they don't really care, it's just considered good manners to say that. My sister felt the same way- it made us angry- so she would reply 'Functioning Normally, thank you!'
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    Accidental illustration

    If that is Male Bonding I am glad I am not a man! And if I was, I definitely would not be associated with Animals like those!
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    Ever feel you are MORE polite than others?

    Yes! I agree that the more populated an area is the more Rude people are. Makes sense as in that situation we are constantly invading each others' Space. Like a pot of water being brought to a boil, the more bubbles, the more they collide, the temp goes up & the water boils!
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    Ever feel you are MORE polite than others?

    Well, I may not be quite as polite as you are in grocery stores! They seem to be the places I stress out the most because of the behavior of the Other Shoppers! They seem oblivious to the fact that they have parked their cart in the middle of the aisle, blocking traffic. They run into friends...
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    Participating on sites like Facebook and constant use of cell phones.

    I'm with Aspiestj! Peoples' obsession with Facebook & cell phones is absurd, dangerous & extremely annoying. I have had scenarios with people at work who will stop servicing a customer or client in order to take a cell phone call. And there are all those Accidents because drivers are...
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    How much effort do you put into socialising?

    Why does it seem to me that Most of the people who responded to this Thread are Apologetic about not trying hard to socialize?? I only care to do so when around people who have something truly Interesting to say, & that is very rarely the situation! And it makes sense to me that socializing is...
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    Putting on a mask

    Well, Penguin, I empathize with you! It took me a long time & a different culture to make me realize what I was up against! But these people were so Utterly Different (read East is East & West is west & never the twain shall meet) from what I was used to The Mask was just stripped away! I...
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    Putting on a mask

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    Sorry it took So Long to acknowledge your Best Wishes, Rocco!! I am still having a hard time...

    Sorry it took So Long to acknowledge your Best Wishes, Rocco!! I am still having a hard time navigating this website, so I miss a lot!! Thanks for your support!
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    Pressure to be Social

    That would be Wonderful! I agree with your posting- about what would happen if all those people you Do count on- a girl/ boy friend, your family, your pets- were gone... Then What?? When my parents died my 2 sisters & I had 'falling outs' over various issues including settling of their Wills...
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    Pressure to be Social

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    Pressure to be Social

    All of the Responses were very interesting to me! A lot of them seem to hinge on meeting Strangers for the 1st time, & on your own- That is part of My problem- I hate doing things or going unfamiliar places alone! Not only am I afraid of getting lost (& that's a Big One), but I am also unsure...
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    Going back to our roots, Aspie/Autie Poll time

    I think it's a combination of genetics & upbringing. Some cultures &/ or religions emphasize obedience, subservience, Guilt, etc ; Other cultures emphasize teamwork, family, socializing, 'fitting in', self confidence, while others don't. Take Athens vs Sparta...This attitude is passed down...
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    Aspergers and Marijuana

    Well, Camdengolf, I agree with you! Back in the 70's when MJ was in fashion was the Best, Least Inhibited time of my life!! That, after a very troublesome & restricted chidhood! I was freed by it to be myself & experience all sorts of stuff I couldn't before, or since! Then it became kind...
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