Avoiding Creeping People Out

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29 Apr 2008, 5:42 pm

Sometimes I think it would be better if I avoided people altogether because I creep them out. Strangely, avoiding people also creeps them out. For example, at work, some lady seems to give me very bizarre looks; needless to say, I avoid her, but if I happen to walk by her, in the aisles, she gives me a strange look. I've only ever briefly talked to her while leaving work out of politeness. Oftentimes, when I meet someone new, I think I have had a good inversion, but I hear through indirect sources that they were creeped out. Sometimes I avoid people because I think they would be creeped out, but even when I keep to myself, they still get creeped out.

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29 Apr 2008, 5:44 pm

hmm, you're kind of creeping me out >.> just kidding :D
I creep people out too, but I have a few friends who love me for my quirks :D they just have to get to know the real you. :)

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29 Apr 2008, 5:56 pm

Maybe it's something about your appearance, NH. Do you by any chance have superfluous facial features, like a few extra ears or eyes? That would certainly garner some strange looks.

Are you CERTAIN people are looking at you funny? You could be imagining it ...

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29 Apr 2008, 6:00 pm

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good point. we're all usually guilty of paranoia.

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29 Apr 2008, 6:00 pm

I'm not really always sure if I creep people out... If girls find you attractive, is there less of a chance they think you're weird? Because I've been told something along the lines of that before...

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29 Apr 2008, 6:02 pm

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At work, you should let it be known that you have a mild variation of autism. Don't say Aspergers or Ass-burgers or they will think it's a joke. I let it be known and it transformed the attitude from "creeped out" to a bit patronizing, which turns out to be a better option. It's better to be perceived as "a type of ret*d" as opposed to "a possible psychopath".

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29 Apr 2008, 6:02 pm

we're all weird. :D

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29 Apr 2008, 6:03 pm

people in general are overly-critical. don't let it bother you too much. :)

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29 Apr 2008, 6:06 pm

Specter wrote:

people in general are overly-critical. don't let it bother you too much.

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29 Apr 2008, 6:10 pm

Tailfins, you made me laugh. And I think you're right.
Obama said that as a black man, he learned that if he smiled and moved slowly, he didn't scare whites. I think you're right that as an AS or autistic, it's better to be seen as harmless than a possible psychopath to an NT.

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29 Apr 2008, 6:48 pm

Weirding people out is fun!

I'm such a nice person. :wink:

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29 Apr 2008, 6:52 pm

I either tend to creep people out or make them laugh cause they think what I say is either funny or *shudder* precious

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29 Apr 2008, 7:01 pm

Extra "eyes" and "ears" certainly creep people out...

It's just creepy.

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29 Apr 2008, 7:07 pm

People are easy to creep out. I do it on purpose sometimes for fun. Sometimes I spell out cryptic and disturbing messages with the fridge magnets in our student kitchen. Ialways make sure i make the words as detailed as possible.

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29 Apr 2008, 7:19 pm

I'm almost afraid to ask, but what do you spell out with the magnets on the student fridge?

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29 Apr 2008, 7:20 pm

Be aware, when people are giving you weird looks... I'll quote from a TV show I once saw. One person said "That guy was giving me a weird look," and the other person said "Hey, maybe 'weird' is all he's got." It might not be you at all.

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