ok here’s something that really bothers me:
i’m researching autism bc it’s been suggested that i may be autistic. at first, i didn’t think i struggled with social cues. i THINK i generally understand when people are upset, but i need hyper specific and complex examples to know for sure. but i’m finding one of two things out:
1. there are no examples. none. everyone says “i miss social cues” and that’s it. nothing else. how do i know what i miss if i don’t know what i might be missing??
2. the examples are extraordinary basic and exaggerated. like someone making a cartoonishly angry face and being like “whats this emotion??” it’s fucking anger.
or the mysterious number 3! (specifically regarding the emotion in the eyes test) giving a vague expression and then four possible answers. well if you GIVE me the answer, i can probably figure it out based on process of elimination at the very least.
that being said, i understand others may struggle to recognize what #2 and #3 talks about, and that’s valid! i’m speaking in regards to my personal understanding and frustrations.
anyway tldr: i need hyper specific and real life examples of missing social cues but the ones i find are cartoonishly exaggerated and idk if i actually struggle with them or not