Neurotypicals are too sensitive?

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I really think neurotypicals are amazingly sensitive. They are offended at the tiniest things which don't even have a logical basis to be upset by. Most of them seem to be offended by differing opinions or criticism of any kind. I honestly don't even care about insults or bullying in the slightest. Pissing me off is a mundane task, and if you are intentionally trying to then chances are you will not succeed. I dont heed or give way to any BS.
Now, I'm not trying to label NT people as dumb because there are incredible ones out there, but sheesh, grow a pair. Okay just kidding that last part was mean. I bet if you're an NT, that would have made your blood boil. There's absolutely no justifiable reason for that. Just close your browser and go somewhere else, lol.

But anyway, like i said, I'm not labeling NT as dumb or inferior to ASD people but its a bit hard to get along with some NTs. There are incredible NT people out there and some who have changed my life phenomenally for the good.

I have found NTs to be socially sensitive in general, but I think of that as how NT brains work and can't be helped, just like I am sensitive to light and noise and can't help it either. Part of the reason that I am socially insensitive is that I don't detect social slight, and more of the reason is that I don't care about them even after someone has told me about them.

Last edited by btbnnyr on 29 Dec 2012, 11:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.

I'm not sure at all if sensitivity is a neurotypical trait, as my experience certainly hasn't made that stand out.

The NTs that I've known always seemed to be a little cold and distant to me. I think I'm the one who's too sensitive compared to them.

When you've seen one neurotypical person, you've seen one neurotypical person.

It seems that some people believe that the "Neurotypical" label covers only a very narrowly-defined set of behavioral traits.

If there weren't some degree of conformity between "neurotypicals" we wouldn't have the DSM-IV.

Maybe they exaggerate their emotions? Perhaps people feel about the same and being NT or AS doesn't really affect their emotions so much as it affects the way the express themselves.

Yeah, they do seem too sensitive, as far as the most minor slight to themselves or their friends is concerned, but not particularly sensitive to the feelings of people on the spectrum or anyone else who isn't part of their own little clique.

Sorry, that sounded bitter.

I agree, it's just a perceived difference. Except I do think (other peoples) social performing is more important to NTs? But then again there are so many aspies with social anxiety who undeniably find it very important.
Your way of saying that is much better than the often used opposite ("AS under-exaggerate")


Is this about "omg let me be racist/sexist/offensive - otherwise you're just sensitive thing" or is it about being sensitive as in placing (out of proportion) importance on non-offensive faux pas though? If it is about using crude language and being rude/offensive on purpose I doubt there are less NTs doing it than aspies. And I haven't talked with a lot of people on here yet, but I doubt you're all horrible.

This isn't an NT thing. This is a people thing. Also a people thing is deciding that other people are "too sensitive."

I have noticed some sensitive ASD people too. I think both parties can get offended easily and be just as sensitive.

I do think that nts are more socially sensitive due to their social cognition. Most people are able to perceive all kinds of social slights that I have never thought of in my life, and most are bothered by them and talk about them, while I have no emotional reaction at all.

And both can be offended for rather reasonable cause, but are interpreted as "oversensitive" because some people think that others should just be willing to accept insults and verbal harassment.

I don't think that is what we are talking about.

When I see discussions about people being overly sensitive, that is frequently what is under discussion. For example, the thread about the use of the word "ret*d" has a handful of people making that particular argument. Of course, the people doing the insulting tend to love making it sound like those they insult are the problem by being too sensitive, rather than acknowledge the fact that insulting people is a bit rubbish.

That is, that talk about how people are overly sensitive for objecting to certain things can itself be a form of verbal bullying by trying to invalidate their reactions. I am not saying this is always the case, but it is something I have seen, and unfortunately even seen on Wrong Planet.

Last edited by Verdandi on 30 Dec 2012, 1:55 am, edited 2 times in total.

They are offended at the tiniest things which don't even have a logical basis to be upset by. - offence is the emotional ego protesting. its more emotional than logical really