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Originally Posted by LundiHvalursson
True, it is quite a benefit that I lack STIs. I have had acquaintances who have had STIs. In some cases, bizarrely some were even proud enough to share it publicly not only with friends/acquaintances, but also with strangers. It is a rather weird culture here. Right now I am letting insults just slide off.
I know for a fact that I am socially awkward and often have non-standard mannerisms, such as my voice modulation, having no body language or facial expression, my arms are always at their sides like a stick figure, etc. It is quite hard to change these things, but I think that it is not as bad as before. As you can tell from my writing, I am quite formal and obsessed about grammar, even in casual conversation. I think quite a bit about which verb tenses to use. Things like being unable to know when someone is joking, sarcastic, using a metaphor or hyperbole and other literary devices probably annoys people, but that one is very hard for me to change.
This way of writing is my most casual register. Usually I write more formally than this. But thanks for your kind words, that is the first time that I have been told that my writing makes me sound attractive.
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That's all classic Aspie right there. Some people on the spectrum benefit from social coaching or drama classes. Others find places where it isn't a concern if they're socially awkward. That won't be likely to happen on San Francisco, but you said you have had better acceptance in Europe.
And MrsA is correct in saying that you write beautifully. I also find writing to be a much easier form of communicating that speaking.