Do autistic people have problems picking up signals?

[Johtolol98]

like in social interactions?

[Gaylordslav]

Some do, im very observant i can tell people dont like me before even speaking to me. Face cues, then there's sniffing at people (disdain / contempt) and coughs. Being the 1 everyone insults and disrespects as normal behavior I've learned to read people like a book

[Fanfare690]

What does the sniffing mean

[Johtolol98]

im autistic myself

[Gaylordslav]

@Fanfare690 when people sniff - loud inhale through nose - it means they dont respect you and think little of you, you're beneath them

[Fanfare690]

Do you really think people are sniffing at you because of that or because they have the sniffles?

[Fanfare690]

@Gaylordslav

[Gaylordslav]

@Fanfare690 There is a difference and I can tell. People dont engage with me they just call me gay slurs or laugh, cough or sniff as they look at or pass me. That is about 90% of all interactions. The remaining 10% are either being told what to do at work or making an order at a business 'hi id like... Thank you'. so im sure

[Gaylordslav]

last time i was in public i looked at a woman shopping - just noticing she was there - she immediately stopped browsing the clothes left and when walking behind me sniffed. Or another woman same day different department store was shopping and as im walking past her to catch up with my mom she says stop trying as in quit trying to be cool i perceive you as a loser know your place in society

[Fanfare690]

So im not autistic but I've noticed the same people sniff at me. Two girls at my old job were being perks. And the bigger jerk that I am I started sniffing at them cause they did coke. So I was mocking them. Now all of a sudden people do it to me. I think it's my karma. I feel bad I did that. I should of just talked to them. My mom says it's probably because I smell but I told her nah that's not it

[Gaylordslav]

@Fanfare690 People at your work or where? They could be doing it to just mock you thinking you have nasal issues. People can't pick up on your scent in just passing unless its overtly pungent like a farm smell, or your perfume / cologne. Ever heard the saying its nothing to sniff at? That implies that thing whatever is being described is nothing to be viewed with lack of respect or judgement

[Fanfare690]

Yea people at my old job. They were picking on me for sure... at least I thought

[Gaylordslav]

@Fanfare690 yes they flipped it on you

[Johtolol98]

people are hateful

[Gaylordslav]

No people just go for the weakest in any setting, just like any predatory animal

[Nikki1989]

Nah, but that is what they will blame it on.

[Johtolol98]

what is that supposed to mean? im autistic and easily miss signals like those of intesrest and stuff

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

That’s a pretty textbook symptom

[Johtolol98]

it would explain me lol

[Usemisc]

That’s possible

[Johtolol98]

cool

[Usemisc]

I have that issue

[Johtolol98]

yeah same here. along with autism i also have adhd add and bipolar 2 disorder

[Usemisc]

I hope you are doing ok, it’s tough when we are different from others, feels lonely sometimes

[Johtolol98]

it does and everybody is just fine with me until my symptoms show then they hate me

[jahaims]

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