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26 Nov 2005, 2:14 am

I've stopped worrying about looking completely normal. Even NTs seem to have little quirks in their walks, and it just makes me distinct. One thing I have definately improved on in the last couple of weeks though is my posture...I used to hunch or keep my head down when I walked..now I walk confident, tall and proud. Makes me feel better about myself.



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01 Dec 2005, 8:50 pm

I find that I walk in short, brief paces, sort of as if I was irritated. And my facial expression is always neutral or sad (unintentionally) so people commonly give me a wierd look like they are concerned about me.



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01 Dec 2005, 10:56 pm

If you want to learn how to walk cool, just watch the cartoon “Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids.”

Man, those kids had style when they walked!



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01 Dec 2005, 10:59 pm

I run weird, I dont really care though because I run fast.


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02 Dec 2005, 7:59 am

synchro wrote:
If you want to learn how to walk cool, just watch the cartoon “Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids.”

Man, those kids had style when they walked!

Or watch the "House of Cosbys", those guys have style too... sorta... a bit.



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02 Dec 2005, 9:32 am

I seem to walk with my own comfort in mind these days. Which means walking even funnier. I find that I'm more comfortable with my arms bent than straight down at my sides as most people hold them. For one thing its a more comfortable position and for another it greatly reduces the risk of an errant arm brushing another person.


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02 Dec 2005, 3:48 pm

I don't know if this can be considered "funny" but when I walk I look at the floor most times. I am usually in deep thoughts and walk with a fast pace. And I don't swing my arms too, but that's because I hide my hand in my pockets. ;)


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02 Dec 2005, 9:46 pm

My Aspie friend has always walked "funny" but I just realized it was linked to his being Aspie. He walks quickly, with his head down and his shoulders up. He looks uncomfortable. When I say hi to him or try to get his attention he glances at me and mumbles. He doesn't stop walking. I'm so used to it, I guess I just assumed he always had somewhere to go.



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03 Dec 2005, 10:41 pm

reeses wrote:
My Aspie friend has always walked "funny" but I just realized it was linked to his being Aspie. He walks quickly, with his head down and his shoulders up. He looks uncomfortable. When I say hi to him or try to get his attention he glances at me and mumbles. He doesn't stop walking. I'm so used to it, I guess I just assumed he always had somewhere to go.


I used to walk like that and react like that whenever someone talked to me. These days I make an effort to stand up straight. And I have learned some "scripts" to say if someone says hello.