Do you cross your arms alot?

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Yes, I do that often. Especially when I feel uncomfortable or anxious.

I cross my arms non-stop. Either that, or I stuff my hands deep inside my pockets. I don't care if it looks anti-social, I feel very awkward just letting my arms dangle about.

I used to, until I learned that it's a defensive gesture generally...
Though there is the arms crossed that is more like you're holding your self which expresses a need for security or warmth

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This is off topic but does anyone else have a problem where, they must wear long sleaved shirts or else it feels less comfortable to place their arms in certain positions ie on the arms of a chair?
I feel much more comfortable with long sleeves and pants and it makes me look eccentric when it's summer time because I live in the south.
There must be some abnormal level of dissociation involved with ASD's...

Yes! I need that barrier between me and others.

At work, I have a plant hanging down in front of my desk. I got annoyed when my colleague suggested moving it to make the clients have a clearer view of my desk. It's only a small plant, but I need a barrier there.

No, but I put my hands in my pockets a lot.

It looks good if you have big forearm muscles like I do.

Yes alot of the time.

Yes. I don't remember the last time someone took a picture of me with my arms not crossed or behind my back.