Asking For Feedback on Social Interaction

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Just curious as to what people's thoughts are on this. I've been considering asking people in my class for feedback on my social interaction or alluding to it in some way, not necessarily 'do you think I'm weird?', maybe 'does my social intercation seem awkard to you?' and then if necessary, 'have you ever met an adult with AS?' A few of the class know anyway.

Has anyone done anything like this?

How old are the people in your class?
NT kids are full of BS.

Sorry I should have said I'm in college/university. The youngest is 22 and the oldest is over 50.

they will find you weird asking such question if you don't explain to them that you are asking it because you have AS and want to know that in order to improve your social skills...

I'll consider it, thanks. If I do it I'll try and let you know how I get on.

Doubting it now, hmm.

If I do it it mightn't be until June as everyone is all over the place with exams.

ask the 50 year old

Actually, I too would sometimes be interested in having a reponse from NT's. BUT....the dilemma (worst case scenario that is oh-so-probable): They could be startling harsh - devastatingly so. If that should happen (& it might), would you be prepared? Personally, I would be really hurt - badly - if I were to receive criticism based upon (possible) bias or responses so tainted with emotive perceptions that all objectivity is lost. I am highly sensitive and I have been burned. So, that's my caveat. Believe me, I know, NT's can be cruel to the core and uncompassionate beyond words. I have had certain people (few) that I really thought cared about me and liked me, and then brutally found otherwise. I have no gage as to how any given NT might feel. Prepare yourself to be hurt. I'm not entirely convinced this is productive, but I understand your intent is pure. I would be curious too, though. I think maybe weigh your options. Sometimes "allowing" for feedback is an invitation for abuse. I truly hope this does not happen since your inquiry is, I know, pure. NT's are not pure and that's the incongruency. But, if you choose to ask, could let us know what they say, if it's constructive? Good luck. Oh, maybe you could put restrictions on their answer; by this I mean add a disclaimer stating "No inappropriate personal critique if not relevant; no sarcasm, etc."

Thanks for pointing that out and I can definitely see where you're coming from LabPet. Think I might hold off on doing it.