Somewhere along the way of growing up, I've learned (as we all have) that it's rude to not pay attention to people when they're talking to you, even if they're only gossiping and/or boring you to tears.
When people are talking to me, I feel the need to glance up at them from time to time to let them know I'm not ignoring them even though that's all I really 'want to do/am doing' and for them to go away, but I can't force myself to be rude and unfortunately, that's what it seems to take to get rid of some people. You would think the fact that I keep looking back at my computer would give them the hint that I'm not interested but they either don't seem to get the message or don't care.
I know, if they're being rude, I shouldn't worry about being rude back but I just can't bring myself to do that.
Does anyone else find themselves in this situation? Does anyone else feel the same way?
How do others deal with this kind of situation without being rude?
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Your Aspie score: 151 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 60 of 200
Formally diagnosed in 2007.
Learn the simple joy of being satisfied with little, rather than always wanting more.
09 May 2014, 8:15 pm
