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I'm going with the yellow one. (feddit.org)
submitted 2 months ago by ThatGuyNamedZeus@feddit.org to c/autism@lemmy.world
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I like talking to new people at cafes and gatherings. But I don't like it when people touch me

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[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 57 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I want one like “my body language is not communicating what is conventionally understood. Please ask me in clear verbal language how I feel about a situation.”

[–] gid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 20 points 2 months ago

Omg yes! also parenthetically "my facial expressions don't necessarily reflect how I'm feeling"

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 28 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Can I get one that tells people I am okay with hugs, but not high-fives or talking?

[–] doo@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

My version would be "hugs, no high fives and happy to answer meaningful questions"

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago (3 children)

What colour for "I like getting blow jobs, but no talking".

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

Not sure about that, but the one for "only anal" is brown

[–] ThatGuyNamedZeus@feddit.org 5 points 2 months ago

Oh...I'd like to change my answer

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Another band for, "And look me in the fucking eye."

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 2 months ago

Meme is funny, but give me the green. I love high fives

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Well, people don't like it when I touch myself, so the feeling is mutual. 😂🤣

[–] ThatGuyNamedZeus@feddit.org 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

that's why we do those kinds of things where no one can see it.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Of course, you should know I'm just talking shit LOL!

[–] ThatGuyNamedZeus@feddit.org 3 points 2 months ago

Me too, kinda

[–] phoenixarise@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

Red for me!

[–] Sp00kyB00k@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Random touching is not my thing. But a solid hug or high-five from a cherished one is a daymaker.

[–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I’m no where near autistic. Give me 3 red ones…

[–] quickenparalysespunk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

⭕

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago

I'd just where all red clothing and then not take a bracelet

[–] Damaskox@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I'm curious, where the first image originates from.

I'd grab the green one ♥️ (dunno would I regret it later)

[–] faercol@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Is there one for "hugs okay, but I'm not talking"?

[–] user224 2 points 2 months ago

It could be done with numbers rather than colors for all combinations. Would be easy to base it in binary and set bits for specific criteria, then represent it in decimal for easy recognition.
Although, that would be a problem for recognition on first sight, so probably a stupid idea.

Anyway, to make an example (with some random stuff to add more examples), let's say it goes from most to least significant:

  • Hugging
  • Handshakes
  • High-fives
  • Fist bumps
  • Talking
  • Small talk only
  • Drinks alcohol
  • Prefers drinking water in all settings
  • Has dangerous food allergies
  • Has celiac disease
  • Lactose intolerant
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Primarily a Windows user
  • Primarily a Linux user
  • Primarily a MacOS user
  • Primarily a *BSD user
  • Primarily other OS user

Anyway, just for some random example.
Following that, my mask would be 000110010000001000 (hugging being on the most significant side - left) making 25,608.

Yeah, no. I did not simplify it at all...
Maybe a yes/no-colored grid that you would wear?