Autistic girl community on Yik Yak | On average how often would you say you make eye contact with random strangers? Like how often per minute cause this is getting outrageous

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On average how often would you say you make eye contact with random strangers? Like how often per minute cause this is getting outrageous

Anonymous 2d

Even when I look away it’s the “wrong kind” of looking away, how are people doing it?! So exhausting.

Anonymous 2d

a lot like too much, but i learned to give a half awkward half sweet smile and it works to make them smile n look away

Anonymous

#1 2d

i usually try to look pensive when i break eye contact, like i’m thinking about what they’re saying to me. so this can include small, quick eye movements to landmarks in the environment here and there, an occasional and veerryyy slightly furrowed brow, tiny nods, etc. that way it doesn’t feel like shutting the person down and ignoring them. subtle active listening body language makes a world of difference:) works even better when coupled with light vocal cues like “right”, “hm”, “ohhh”, etc.