I feel like this is a good read of the situation. Chalk it up to a missed social cue and file it away as a learning. For what it’s worth, lots of people (autistic and not) have difficulty navigating this type of situation, particularly when in their teen years.

I am not on the spectrum (I follow the community because I have 2 kids on the spectrum). I did, however, go to high school and also thought I was smarter than everyone else. I was probably smarter than some people. But as I’ve grown up, my perspective has shifted: (1) smarts are genetic, like being pretty, and both are like winning the genetic lottery. In contrast, people who work hard have earned it. (2) Being academically gifted does not always translate into success later in life. EQ, hard work and luck also play into it. Anywho, I thought I would pass that along because I’m not so sure you are a narcissist, but maybe just haven’t had as much experience. Best of luck to you!

Love this, thank you!

Thank you!!

The International Carwash Show happens each year in Las Vegas. It is all sorts of people in the industry: owners, manufacturers, services etc. Everyone was so nice. They even let us walk through the carwash equipment when it was turned on!

Agreed! I am also super grateful for the unique experiences autism has provided our family (a trip to the fan museum and carwash show, among others).

Woops, I read the question as going both directions… Oh well!

Eating meat. I think two things will happen: (1) we’ll discover that there’s very little difference in feelings between humans and other animals and (2) science will allow us to produce meat in a lab.

No shame - it is a great movie!