@actuallyautistic#actuallyautistic Just found out that NT people have REAL habits that happen basically on autopilot. This is news to me.
What most NT people think of as a "habit" I think of as a "task," even if it is a part of my routine. For example, brushing and flossing my teeth is a part of my daily routine, but I have to make myself think about each action separately. I wouldn't call them habits because I literally remind myself to do them every night. It isn't automatic.
How do you guys handle friends who have the sort of sense of humor where they "play fight" over trivial things for fun?
I find this sooooo triggering because I can't tell when good fun turns into abuse and controlling behavior so any hint of it even in good fun is really upsetting.
@actuallyautistic#ActuallyAutistic what are everyone’s thoughts on signing cards (birthday, etc.) at work, where you do not really know the person, but there is an implied expectation that you do so
@filmfreak75@actuallyautistic Write your name small "to leave room for others". You don't have to put a message. Make it illegible if it bothers you.
Most likely the recipient will get a kick out of all those names.
@filmfreak75@actuallyautistic yes. But if it takes a second and it makes you look like you fit in, that's cheap. You often don't even have to interact with anyone!
@actuallyautistic@actuallyadhd I know this isn't specifically an autistic/ADHD trait, but I have a lot of trouble remembering people's names. Usually I have to write down the name, take a picture of it, or make an association that sticks. Does this happen to any of you too?
