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Taking a compliment

Amerantin (former member)
6 months ago

I’ve never known how to take a compliment. Whenever anyone says anything nice about me, no matter how minor, I just stare blankly, lost for words. I have no clue what to say. This happens even if it’s written in an email or on a forum like this.

Just a feature of my personality or something that is common for autistic people?

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  • 6 months ago

    Well, I have thought on this, and now wonder, is it related to finding it difficult to react to the unexpected in the moment? Insufficient time to process unanticipated information.

    I have often been lost for words in situations I wasn't anticipating - although of course, later, having analyzed the situation to death, I can think of many suitable responses! 

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  • 6 months ago

    Well, I have thought on this, and now wonder, is it related to finding it difficult to react to the unexpected in the moment? Insufficient time to process unanticipated information.

    I have often been lost for words in situations I wasn't anticipating - although of course, later, having analyzed the situation to death, I can think of many suitable responses! 

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