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[–] 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

exist because of ridiculous social expectations

This is called "taking other people's opinions into account". That's what a society is. If you want your opinions listened to and acted on by others, you have to reciprocate.

Do you think "neurotypical" people love dealing with random people's opinions and needs? No, but they see the value in cooperating with others to get what they want. You are "expected" to wear clothes in public because I don't know how often you bathe yourself. You are "expected" to not yell in public because if every rando yelled whenever they wanted, life would be more stressful.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It puts on the colorful noose and heavy black coat in summer, or else it gets the hose again.

    "How we've always done it" is stupid without reviewing why on occasion.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Please re-read:

    Do you think "neurotypical" people love dealing with random people's opinions and needs?

    Disliking a suit and tie isn't some revelation to "normies". You are not a radical for thinking that. In fact, all the little things that annoy you probably annoy other people too.

    This is a clue to easy small talk. Just say that something annoys you. "Oh man, this suit is murder in this heat." It's easy.

    Either the answer will be "Yeah man, heh" or "nah, I like it". You have now successfully engaged in small talk.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Disliking a suit and tie isn’t some revelation to “normies”. You are not a radical for thinking that. In fact, all the little things that annoy you probably annoy other people too.

    So why do we need to go along with it?

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago*

    You are expected to slave away for corporate oligarchs so they can continue to in reward the rate at which their unspendable horde of dragon gold increases? You are expected to rollover and take it whilst the SJC strips away our rights and protections? I’m not trying to be an asshole or bring politics into it. I just think it might be important to point out that blanket statements about following societal “rules” might not be such a great idea.

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