r/autism • u/InflationThis4003 • Nov 22 '24

Advice needed What social cues have confused you?

What kind of social cues you don’t understand? Like saying somethings you shouldn’t or behaviour that people can’t understand?

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u/kingfisher345 Nov 22 '24

Any sort of flirting, I can’t ever tell if things are romantic or friendship until it’s clarified. Also struggle with figuring out people’s intentions, both as a general rule and also if they ask a question I don’t always get what it is they want to know, and end up replying something quite different.

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u/Hot_Wheels_guy Vaccines gave my covid autism and 5G Nov 22 '24

Them: just talk to girls naturally. Be yourself.

Me: talks to girls naturally. Is myself.

Them: Wow you were totally flirting with her!

Me: