Published on 12, July, 2020
I wondered if the following situation is commonly experienced by other autistics?
I am out in public, walking along, minding my own business, and some random stranger says, "Cheer up, it might never happen", or words to that effect.
I find it very intrusive and usually cannot find anything witty to say, which would be an ideal response. I am hugely resentful of the concept that I owe it to complete strangers to compose my facial expression to suit their peculiar standards.
I think this is something that a lot of people experience, not just autists.In the past, I have had it said to me and my response has been to glare at the person who has said it, or just completely ignore it, unless it has been said by someone I know.