Anybody here have trouble w/online or telephone socializing?

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I don't think you come off as a b***h. You seem very nice.

A few people on here could disagree on that!

I can answer phones quite comfortably, but I still don't like it. I don't like making phone calls though. I have to book a doctor's appointment tomorrow.

Talking online is something I'm more comfortable with, but I've not really become good friends with anyone here yet.

Forget the phone. I won't answer it and I hate using it. Just the sound makes me jump. Online is much better for me, but I still go through periods where I won't talk to anyone online either. It's usually when I'm on an intense writing binge and I don't want to be interrupted.

I don't like the phone, I have more trouble figuring out when it's my turn to speak. It's also harder to get off the phone, mostly because the people I know are already aware I don't make many plans so there's no reason for me to hang up. The ringing also aggravates me, but it might be because I know that when it rings, someone's bound to be on the other end. Awful loud, though.

I never answer the phone. Or call anyone, apart from my mum

I find it so hard to do anything by phone.

I'd rather give up my time and money do drive in and talk to someone in person because it's so hard.

I never have problems with both.

i enjoy reading your post!!

Phones. Yecchhh! I've finally gotten so I don't panic when one rings, but I still usually don't pick up. I've got a cell phone, but I'll only answer if it's my partner, if it's a call I'm expecting and have set up in advance and have mentally rehearsed myself for, or sometimes if it's one of my close friends and I'm feeling particularly brave that day.

I don't like making phone calls either. I always find myself praying that an answering machine or voicemail will pick up. If I'm leaving a message I can compose it in my head beforehand, like I'm writing someone a note. But if there's someone on the other end, I have to finagle my way through polite conversation... *shudders*

Online is just fine. Chatting is just like faster email, for me. Ironically, I find that written/online communication has less "between the lines" that I can't pick up on!

I like you both a lot; you remind me of me (or at least a younger me)! ! But I'm getting the impression that we may be a little meaner than the average aspie. I'm actually surprised to discover this! I thought all aspies were a-holes like me and my mom, but I'm discovering that's not the case. :) I'm trying to be sweeter, but it's not always easy!!

When I was a kid, I used to break down and cry when I to call a friend on the phone. I couldn't stand the thought. I just kept thinking they would scream at me when they answered.

Now I'm alot better at the phone, and I have a job based on conversing on the telephone.