Claydisarray ,
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My recent diagnosis is explaining a lot for me.

For instance, I've always been super confused why a waiter appears to crack a tiny amount of black pepper from an enormous pepper mill.

It's hardly a precious spice and why can't I just do it myself?? :blobawkward:

@actuallyautistic

pelielios ,
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@Claydisarray @actuallyautistic I have an almost feral reaction to shoe salesmen trying to put shoes on my feet. I hate it, I HATE it, I will kick you in the snoot, get your hands away.

My mom had to explain at length that it was a form of pampering.

I think the waiter offering pepper falls under the same umbrella. I feel like it's a huge boundary violation, they're just trying to do their jobs.

Claydisarray OP ,
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@actuallyautistic @pelielios I don’t know if I’ve ever had that happen (terrible memory) but I would viscerally HATE it! 😩

melivia ,
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@Claydisarray @actuallyautistic My grandfather (also probably Autistic) once did ask if he could do it himself—the waiter let him.

Claydisarray OP ,
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@melivia @actuallyautistic good for your Grandfather! I never eat out these days but it’s not something I miss tbh!

Jobob ,
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@Claydisarray @actuallyautistic well /now/ I'm wondering... 😂

Dr_Obvious ,

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Luckily, we don't really have that here.

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