I no longer have a "social life" in the "real" world. During my infrequent visits to that world, I do a fair job of acting "normal" with the people I meet. The act is functional.
I do have a small handful of IRL people with whom I have a real connection. I prefer them to the others.
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My dog
mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.