I’ve found I’m quite good at socializing despite being on the spectrum. It was not a natural thing and was quite studied.

Writing that helped immensely with understanding body language and social cues was actually a bit of a con artists book: How to make people like you in 30 seconds.

It gave great insight into what I had a hard time understanding on my own: the social fabric explained.

As someone who constantly learns and tries to apply that knowledge, having all the social cues laid out in a way to practice on just about anyone was very eye opening and freeing.

Instead of avoiding eye contact, focus on the bridge of their nose.

They can’t tell you aren’t looking them in the eye.

Head to toe body covering… wait…