“Autistic people can’t acknowledge when they’re wrong”

Re:“Autistic people can’t acknowledge when they’re wrong” by h2odragon on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @08:18AM (#32410679)

This is a classic for good reasons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influen...

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Re:“Autistic people can’t acknowledge when they’re wrong” by cloverich on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @10:06AM (#32412187)

I still remember reading this and the impact it had on me at the time (I was ~20). Its funny looking back, in a way its such a cheesy and outdated book. I'm sure there are many better ones now. And I don't have problems with the kinds of conversations it talks about there anymore. But I still remember very clearly reading and having an epiphany in that book, and suddenly I could talk to people again. Strangers even. It was a definite turning point in life for me personally. Being able to act a little more normal goes a long way when you can't be normal on your own.

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Re:“Autistic people can’t acknowledge when they’re wrong” by larve on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @08:23AM (#32410726)

I second this one!

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Re:“Autistic people can’t acknowledge when they’re wrong” by bigDinosaur on Wednesday August 10, 2022 @08:34AM (#32410864)

Hi larve,

It can be a bit on the nose, though, larve, to use this book.

Best,

bigDinosaur

Seriously, it's very easy to go wrong with How to win friends. IMO a lot of its advice probably worked better back in the day when formality was somewhat more appreciated and knowing when to avoid it more of a skill.

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