That’s why I always end my emails with “regards”.

“Thanks, it’s a constant act that causes me no end of stress and anxiety about the quality of the performance and leaves me feeling like my face is just a mask… but it’s nice to know it’s at least working.”

I have no idea why anyone would ever think “hey you don’t match my negative stereotypes about x” would be an ok and sensible thing to say, really with regards to anything, not just autism, sexuality etc.

I hate it when I look regarded

I may not be well regarded, but they just don’t know me yet.