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17 Feb 2013, 10:13 pm

I've lucked out by being part of a hobby group where people do their own versions of perseveration all the time. When people get together to learn something from someone in the group, it's great for that person, because their perseveration is welcomed! It's pretty much the point!! ! :D


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18 Feb 2013, 2:29 am

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It is hard for me to figure out when it is ok for me to speak in groups. I often end up interrupting because after a pause either the same person continues talking or another person starts talking. Or I say something about a subject that everyone else is finished with. One on one conversations are easier.

The worst is when I'm in a group conversation and I say something...only to have the others continue the conversation as if I'm not even there. Am I not showing the proper cues in addition to missing cues?



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18 Feb 2013, 1:29 pm

FishStickNick wrote:
The worst is when I'm in a group conversation and I say something...only to have the others continue the conversation as if I'm not even there. Am I not showing the proper cues in addition to missing cues?

This happens to me a lot. Usually they start talking before I am finished.



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21 Feb 2013, 10:01 pm

I've also had people go on in a group conversation as though I've said nothing, and it's made me wonder if what I said was somehow objectionable or if they simply objected to me personally.


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