I Apparently Cannot Communicate
July 2nd 2008 21:00
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Having Aspergic tendencies, I am often told I have no people skills. In fact, one friend went so far as to tell me I cannot communicate. The same friend actually believes I do have Asperger Syndrome. (I actually don’t. However, my doctor says I have enough Aspergic traits to pass for a real Aspergian.)
It’s easy for me to pass myself off for a real Aspergian. After all, I am clumsy, socially awkward, have limited interests and often become mute, especially when I am put on the spot. I also see the world from a different viewpoint to most people.
In fact, my doctor advised me to tell people I do have Asperger Syndrome. For a socially challenged person, this could be advantageous. If people believed I was Aspergic then that would explain my unsocial behaviour at work functions or dinner parties. My doctor thinks it would take the pressure off me to socialise, especially at work functions, which I generally hate. The same doctor advised me to avoid jobs and situations where I must come in contact with people. Luckily I happen to work in a very unsocial field, which suits me fine. It’s wonderful to have no phone calls or people coming up to me with queries. In my job, most of the communication is done via email rather than face-to-face. Perfect!
But back to my friend. I think he is being a bit harsh here. It’s one thing to tell someone she can’t communicate, it’s another to tell her why.
The same friend is quite scathing about my love of cats. I find this annoying. I mean, just because he doesn’t like cats doesn’t give him the right to put me down for liking them.
I actually do think I can communicate when I want to. After all, if I couldn’t communicate no one would be reading this blog.
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