tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post4056431589722303487..comments2024-03-19T08:40:36.481+11:00Comments on Life with Aspergers: Why are aspies so "unfriendly"? - Morning GreetingsGavin Bollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-57871484240880330972017-04-20T20:53:03.477+10:002017-04-20T20:53:03.477+10:00So this is an aspie thing... I thought I was the o...So this is an aspie thing... I thought I was the only one doing this XD<br />I was diagnosed with ASD just recently and I'm so relieved to know it, I thought I was a crazy person. :D<br />And I don't use names too, I don't know why but I just can't, when I use them it feels so unnatural.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-75491480629893687762013-07-22T18:23:09.204+10:002013-07-22T18:23:09.204+10:00"In any case, how do I know if it's good?..."In any case, how do I know if it's good? and don't they already know that it's morning? "<br /><br /><br />that sounds almost word for word like a mini rant I had the other week on this topic. <br /><br />this amuses meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-38119164686790345502012-09-03T00:34:59.072+10:002012-09-03T00:34:59.072+10:00It's funny. I know exactly what you're tal...It's funny. I know exactly what you're talking about. However, I've accustomed myself to do the opposite. Every time someone walks into a room, even if I've already seen them all day, "Hello" comes out like a reflex. I get the feeling that maybe I say it too often, but if I don't say it when people DO expect it, they start asking me if something's wrong. I've had times where a person walks into the room, steps out for something, then comes right back in. I would say "Hello" both times, automatically. Then, when the other person looks at me strangely, I laugh it off with something along the lines of, "I didn't realize it was you again." I guess we've encountered the same problem, but taken different solutions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-49493746924282978512011-04-14T05:44:07.508+10:002011-04-14T05:44:07.508+10:00I'm NT (I think) and we own a veterinary clini...I'm NT (I think) and we own a veterinary clinic. When clients are in the reception area, my husband (the doctor) may come in from the examination room and talk to the receptionist without acknowledging the waiting people. <br /><br />As a child I was already taught this is very rude. He does not think so.<br /><br />Your collegues can get used to your pattern of behaviour, but for the clients, who come in maybe twice a year it does not make sense.<br /><br />Unwritten rules? Oh yes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-55173323263384939012010-03-11T20:11:21.241+11:002010-03-11T20:11:21.241+11:00Yep, I'm one of those too.
I actually get ki...Yep, I'm one of those too. <br /><br />I actually get kind of annoyed when people I don't know use my name, which is one of the many reasons I have a hard time with my current retail job. When people come up and say, "Hi Audra, how are you?" it just totally throws me off-guard and causes me endless stress because: A) I did not introduce myself to them, and B) I'm left wondering if this is someone I should know and can't remember.<br /><br />I would love to chuck my name tag and stick to generic "hellos." But really, if I had an option, I'd just skip the intro and get down to business!Audranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-42189208380840037942009-04-11T05:09:00.000+10:002009-04-11T05:09:00.000+10:00"Good morning, E!" I hear that anywhere from one t..."Good morning, E!" I hear that anywhere from one to 20 times before the kids are out the door. (The oldest is suspected Aspie/maybe only ADHD, mostly because of the repetition.) My response?<BR/>Hey there... kiddo/buddy/little one/sweetie/pal/cool cat... Yeah. I'm that guy. I don't use people's names in the real world either. I just say hey there! Or some kind of rhyme. My favorites are "What's happenin, captain?" "What's up, buttercup?" and "What's poppin cherryblossom?" Also, occasionally I have Bye Bye Birdie going through my head. <BR/>They aren't the perfect solution, but hey, it works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-9189420874289642602008-09-17T01:10:00.000+10:002008-09-17T01:10:00.000+10:00i say hello without the name...aduroyon@yahoo.cai say hello without the name...<BR/><BR/>aduroyon@yahoo.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-26947153033962286282008-04-16T02:17:00.000+10:002008-04-16T02:17:00.000+10:00Yes, yes, yes. Fortunately, the staff at my school...Yes, yes, yes. Fortunately, the staff at my school has used to me not using greetings at all (because greetings are useless and annoying, not because I don't like the people using them), so they don't expect greetings from me.<BR/><BR/>I seriously don't know what friendliness has to do with bothering each other with meaningless phrases. It breaks the line of thought, causes unnecessary tension and has no purpose in general.macskadékhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665678181173411914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-21347463635574526592008-04-08T02:04:00.000+10:002008-04-08T02:04:00.000+10:00Oh yeah, I agree. The other thing I'm confused ab...Oh yeah, I agree. The other thing I'm confused about is handshaking. Some people always want to shake hands with me as a greeting every time they see me, and it's confusing because I already KNOW these people. Handshakes seem like something you'd do to people the first time you meet them, not every time you see them. It feels like being a used car salesman. Yet I'm called the odd one for not automatically thinking of shaking hands with people.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448140232721222635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-77238067821106976962008-03-25T16:42:00.000+11:002008-03-25T16:42:00.000+11:00So true. What makes it worse is that I am not real...So true. What makes it worse is that I am not really a morning person. I have changed my morning diet some to give me more energy (smoothie) and that helps.<BR/><BR/>I work in a small office and for the longest time, I was stumped with the whole morning thing. Now, I have my routine to come in and put my stuff done and immediately say "Morning:. Somehow, the person who says it first says the least. I dunno, must be my office. So, I can get my computer up and running and somewhat unpacked before starting the morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622921805056352269noreply@blogger.com