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Originally Posted by cklasik
It might be something to do with the industry, or the people's skills and knowledge sometimes used unethically.
Some of the tricks played, I am never quite sure what is real and what I am imagining. But there was this motive, people would keep coming to my desk and be touching me on my arm or elbow, often saying or asking things nearly meaningless.
After 2.5 months, I started to ask them individually to stop that habit, so they would be coming nearby and touching one another as if to prove everyone did it.... and forgot to masquerade after a few days, but they would still be doing this to me, if only more seldom.
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Oh, this is definitely cause for HR intervention. No one should be touching you directly, whether you are autistic or not. No one likes unwelcome touch.
Sorry, this is more than banter. It sounds like you are a target to these people. Could there be reason for this? I would try not to let their behaviors effect you. If you don't like being touched continue to speak to people individually or, try to ignore the unwanted behavior until you speak to HR for mediation.
Try to remember that touch can be a good thing when used appropriately. I definitely would not want to feel cornered or forced into anything though. It is probably best to keep relationships at work on a professional level.