>Pretending eye contact feels natural>Being expected to smile on command>Saying "How are you?" but not meaning it as an actual question>Phone calls instead of texting>Networking and icebreakers>Reading the room with zero explicit rules>Neurotypical hierarchy games>unwritten social rules that nobody explains>Having to decode sarcasm, hints, and passive aggression constantly>Being expected to know when it is your turn in conversations naturally>Being expected to enjoy parties, clubs, and bars>Ambiguous dating norms and flirting through hints instead of directness>Being expected to maintain friendships through constant casual contact
Fuck all that
