April 11, 201312 yr Yeah, or...kinda. Because- I base a lot of my humor off shock value, so it's difficult for me to be able to get people to understand me at first. But after you get to know me, you understand my jokes, and you'll know I'm pretty out there.
April 11, 201312 yr Since I don't consider myself socially awkward, or arrogant enough to think I'm respectful, intelligent, and unselfish when "most people" aren't, I assume I'm one of the shitty and ignorant considering how "most of the world" is.
April 11, 201312 yr Well I do have a problem with Pride I do say I am the lowest of the low all I can do is look up to everyone, and that is why I care about all existence. Edited April 11, 201312 yr by ReikuSSR
April 11, 201312 yr i am, but i don't let that bother me lol i just roll with it cuz it makes others laugh anyway Edit: well actually my siblings and a couple of my friends say i'm easy to talk to so i'm not sure what to think about that, i still think i'm awkward Edited April 11, 201312 yr by Britipinojeff
April 11, 201312 yr Not Socially Awkward, just anti-social...or at least that's how most of the people sees me. I'm the quiet type so I don't talk much, I like to listen rather than talk. Besides, I'm happy with the way I am Edited April 11, 201312 yr by Elrandir
April 11, 201312 yr Having Asperger's Syndrome usually constitutes also having social awkwardness. Though being socially awkward isn't quirky or cool and I'll be really bothered if someone in this thread believes/thinks that way.
April 11, 201312 yr It depends on the situation, really. I'm generally pretty outgoing and social, but there's some times where I just clam up, smile, nod, and just get anxious to depart from the gathering. So, yeah, I can sometimes be a little socially awkward. Honestly, I think most people can be given the right situation.
April 11, 201312 yr Having Asperger's Syndrome usually constitutes also having social awkwardness. Though being socially awkward isn't quirky or cool and I'll be really bothered if someone in this thread believes/thinks that way. Symptoms of Asperger's also include being highly focused/obsessed in a subject area without bothering to understand the broader topic. So it's like being a genius in a narrow field (Like memorizing every single keyblade name, stats, strengths and weakness and who each keyblade belongs to but failing to know who the main cast of Kingdom Hearts is.) So basically having Asperger's is giving up social functionality for laser-like genius. So unless that person is a genius in some narrow field, then chances are that person is just socially awkward. I wish I has Asperger's. Or maybe I do and just don't know it...
April 11, 201312 yr Symptoms of Asperger's also include being highly focused/obsessed in a subject area without bothering to understand the broader topic. So it's like being a genius in a narrow field (Like memorizing every single keyblade name, stats, strengths and weakness and who each keyblade belongs to but failing to know who the main cast of Kingdom Hearts is.) So basically having Asperger's is giving up social functionality for laser-like genius. So unless that person is a genius in some narrow field, then chances are that person is just socially awkward. I wish I has Asperger's. Or maybe I do and just don't know it... Having Asperger's is conflicting. I'm glad I'm me but I wouldn't wish it or its symptoms on anyone. Just be glad you are your own person and thrive on that knowledge.
April 11, 201312 yr Having Asperger's Syndrome usually constitutes also having social awkwardness. Though being socially awkward isn't quirky or cool and I'll be really bothered if someone in this thread believes/thinks that way. Symptoms of Asperger's also include being highly focused/obsessed in a subject area without bothering to understand the broader topic. So it's like being a genius in a narrow field (Like memorizing every single keyblade name, stats, strengths and weakness and who each keyblade belongs to but failing to know who the main cast of Kingdom Hearts is.) So basically having Asperger's is giving up social functionality for laser-like genius. So unless that person is a genius in some narrow field, then chances are that person is just socially awkward. I wish I has Asperger's. Or maybe I do and just don't know it... I never found the area I excel in. And it is not something you want. I takes years to be able to function "normally" in society. I was diagnosed when I was 14. It was really hard but starting with the diagnosis things got better. I finally knew why no one understood me.With some personal coaching (which, come to thing of it I was really lucky to find given how new it was at the time) and medication I got my symptoms under control. Now at 25 I am a happy well-adjusted person. (in that respect I guess I'm farther along than most 20 somethings) I no longer even need medication. Sometimes sarcasm still flies over my head (despite the fact that I use it fairly often) As for the topic at hand I don't really know because as long as I can remember most of the friends I made were drawn to me even though I had not interest at first. I don't typically attempt to connect with people ti just sot of happens. One on one I'm fine, even with total strangers, but in a group where I don't even now one person that's when i get nervous. This is the reason why I never went to a party unless it was a friends birthday ore something. Even when I know someone, if everyone else is unfamiliar I tend to cling to that person like a drowning man clings to driftwood. Edited April 11, 201312 yr by Sora_Kuno
April 11, 201312 yr Ooooh yes...I am very socially awkward. I have trouble talking to new people, and heck, I have trouble talking to people here most of the time.
April 11, 201312 yr cries for humanity because i can tell most of the people here don't take real social awkwardness seriously
April 11, 201312 yr I'm somewhat socially awkward IRL, I find it hard to keep on talking to someone or starting conversations since I'm always wondering what the person will think of me. I guess low self esteem affects my social awkwardness uwu.
April 11, 201312 yr cries for humanity because i can tell most of the people here don't take real social awkwardness seriously Unless one is truly socially awkward, they may find it difficult to understand what it's like to suffer from it. WIthout going in depth, there was a time when I was around 17-18 that my OCD and Major Clinical Depression was at its finest, and I truly couldn't stand being around anyone and always made a fool of myself. So yes, I take social awkwardness very seriously, and I know, from personal experience, that it's a very awful state to live in. I'm very sorry that you feel socially awkward yourself, and I sympathize with your frustration. One thing to bear in mind, however, is that it's much easier to sound outgoing and less awkward on the internet rather than in real-life, which could be why some people sound less awkward than others in this thread. There's also many levels of social awkwardness in a person, and it may be that the people who posted here suffer from it mildly.
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