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Originally Posted by mindwrench
I have been the same way for as long as I can remember. Even if I have known someone for years, I feel like I've sneaked behind the ropes at a high profile museum. I wont sit unless told to, and I never ask for a drink, and turn it down even if I'm dying of thirst. This feeling can ease slightly if I visit several times in a short period, but returns if I do not visit for a period of time.
It's even worse like if someone I know and myself visit another friend/acquaintances house. I'm watching them like a hawk, and if they snoop, touch things, or go to areas not invited I'm admonishing them with extreme ultimatums. Even going to a department store, I get nervous if the other person obstructs an isle, or lingers in front of products that other people want to access. One of the worst is if they smell food products by holding it to their nose, I just want to run from the store.
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Same here. Yeah I never sit down until I am told to. I decline any and all drinks, with the exception of being invited to dinner or something which is rare. I am not able to eat without a drink and even then I will only have water. I really only drink water anyways. But yeah, I never ask for things since I don't want to come off as inviting myself. A couple times I was invited to stay overnight and even though I knew exactly where I would be sleeping, I did not put my belongings in that guest room until I was told to do so. And yeah, if I am there a lot, it is not so bad but I still feel anxious and it returns if I go awhile without visiting.