If a neurotypical asks you, “What game are you playing?” they’re not asking you to describe the game.

They’re asking you if they can play too.

If a neurotypical asks you, “What are you watching?” they’re not asking you to explain the plot of the movie/tv show to them.

They’re asking if they can watch it with you.

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When neurotypicals ask you “What are you doing?”

What you think they’re asking: “Please explain to me what you are doing.”



“Please explain to me what you are doing.” What they’re actually asking: “Can I join you?”



Now here’s the really fucked up part. If you start explaining to them what you’re doing? They will interpret that as a rejection.

What you think you’re saying: [the answer to their question]



[the answer to their question] What they think you’re saying: This is an elite and exclusive activity for a level 5 friend and you are a level 1 acquaintance. You are not qualified to join me because you don’t know all this stuff. Go away.



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This is why neurotypicals think you’re being cold and antisocial.



IT’S ALL A HORRIBLE MISCOMMUNICATION.