I do that too, it’s just (ez) masking, it makes others perceive me more human-like.
Which is absolutely necessary to ‘live in a society’ & not get constantly excluded.
It’s not even to just hang out, it’s for normal opportunities (like getting a job, asking for some services from other humans, etc). Basically to at least not repel other humans (even showing constant kindness doesn’t help in some cases bcs simply “to weird/alien” & thus unpleasant, even without any accidental miscommunication, which happens with my body language all the time).
I do that too, it’s just (ez) masking, it makes others perceive me more human-like.
Which is absolutely necessary to ‘live in a society’ & not get constantly excluded.
Sucks to have to work that hard just to hang out.
It’s not even to just hang out, it’s for normal opportunities (like getting a job, asking for some services from other humans, etc). Basically to at least not repel other humans (even showing constant kindness doesn’t help in some cases bcs simply “to weird/alien” & thus unpleasant, even without any accidental miscommunication, which happens with my body language all the time).