lots of people think they are neurodivergent but just have no social skills because they never developed them because they are in front of screens all day instead of interacting with people in real life.
social skills are something you have to practice. trust me, i grew up home schooled. kids come out weird when they don't spend time around other kids who are not their siblings.
@peter introvert without a ton of self-confidence, I'm still teaching myself social skills
@peter I went to private schools here, I now understand how much sheer effort went into teaching us to be "social".
I can mask effortlessly, continuously. They did good work.
@peter I hate to say you’re right, but you’re right.