Confessions on Yik Yak | I genuinely don’t understand and am confused by most people i encounter. I think Ive socialized enough to copy and learn what to do and I feel utterly inhuman because of it. My cat and my girlfriend are probably the only social interaction i like.

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I genuinely don’t understand and am confused by most people i encounter. I think Ive socialized enough to copy and learn what to do and I feel utterly inhuman because of it. My cat and my girlfriend are probably the only social interaction i like.

Anonymous 19h

If you do wanna connect more, I’d like to offer my two cents as someone who was severely socially stunted but doing “connection drive bys” was great for getting out of my shell. But this really took form in j approaching someone “Hey, you look good.” “I like your ____.” “I also like ______.” And walking away.

Anonymous 1d

autistic? not asking to be rude. asking cause I’m the same

Anonymous

#2 19h

I second this!! I used to be extremely shy/socially awkward and I’ve learned that giving out a compliment is the easiest way to get some social interaction practice. Most people take compliments well and it’ll be a short, quick, easy interaction, plus it makes people feel good. Highly recommend.

Anonymous

#2 18h

Idk i personally wouldnt want to receive a compliment like this so I don’t get why others would

Anonymous

OP 18h

Other people aren’t you, it’s nice to receive a compliment from a stranger, but stick with what you’re comfortable with

Anonymous

OP 18h

“you look good” would make me wildly uncomfortable but “cool shirt! I love that band” or “sick boots, where’d you find those?” kinda improves my day tbh

Anonymous

#1 17h

Agreed!! Complimenting outfits/accessories is the way to go

Anonymous

#3 17h

it can be a really organic way to start off a conversation since it immediately signals shared interests (even met an ex on the bus this way lol), and it’s low-pressure cause it leaves you both with plenty of agency over whether you wanna stop and chat or keep it moving