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Is this something you're good at? (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
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[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 34 points 15 hours ago (3 children)

It is a learnable skill, not easy, but doable with a healthy dash of hyperfixation. Expressions, micro-expressions, posture, tone etc. You can even end up better at it than a normie. Doesn't make it fun though.

[–] Zedd00@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 12 hours ago

I read this the other way. I can immediately read the room when I walk in, that's why I don't want to go anywhere.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 18 points 13 hours ago

It's just extra exhausting.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 6 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I'm sure there are bomb squad technicians who are happy on the job, but even they would hasten to agree it is work.

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 3 points 13 hours ago

If you see me running, try to keep up...