Woodpecker wrote:
I have the question of, is this an attempt at a joke NT Aspie dictionary or a real one ? The entry on acquaintance is rather silly and unhelpful. I would suggest that an acquaintance is a person who you know, you are on good terms with this person but they are not your friend. An example of an acquaintance for many people would be your university tutor. The two of you know each other in the university setting, have a working relationship (you go to his/her office once every 14 days in term time for a lesson with 9 other students) but you do not socalise together.
Since being here I have come to the conclusion that it is best to think before you post, around here many people take things in a literal manner so if I use an euphemism it will confuse some people. I know some serious guides have been written to try to help the aspie live in the NT world. I would respectfully suggest that the joke guides to the world are clearly marked as joke guides, and are moved into the humor forum. The coping with life and general autism discussion forums should be for serious material not jokes.
Joke: A form of humor that many of us don't understand at times, but is helpful in lightening our mood and retaining a sense of optimism.
I think that my definitions would indicate that it was intended as humor. Silly or intellectual, humor is intended to be helpful in giving us a smile, but what one considers humous is subjective. If someone does not like what I write, I understand and will accept criticism.
However, as a published writer, I consistently think carefully before I decide to post. How others decide to respond is up to them; they may decide to add serious definaitions or display their own sense of humor. Because of this I posted in the general discussion. I don't beoieve that anything I have written myself was harmful.
Copiing with life, is unfortunately very difficult for many of us, including myself. I grew up wanting to die every day. Since my diagnosis, I have learned to laugh more at myself and the way the world responds to me. There is much joy in the world.
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