TrueDave wrote:
Why the hell not?
So come on lets all put our rewired misunderstood genuis minds to it and think of an icebreaker.
" Hi I'm trying to spread Aspergers Awareness. Whats your name? Great how much do you know about aspergers? Yeah I know its a silly name but actually . . . .
I think your idea is a good one. Maybe it might even be better if, instead of beginning with a statement that projects a subtle sense of superiority (from
I know about something you probably don't), you began by saying something that gives the other person a feeling of importance? How about . . .
"Hi, I would be interested in your opinion about a syndrome most people aren't aware of yet and, with your help, you could help people like me and others in society by increasing this much needed awareness."
Hopefully that would allow the other person to stay within a comfort level from this approach. Plus, most NTs value socially popular behavior (especially when they can donate in a non-financial way) and they like people who think they might have some intelligence.
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