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I offered a guy at work in his 50's (I think) some career advice...

and his face started slowly turning red... literally. Then his eyes started to bulge. And, then he started pointing his finger at me and told me something to the effect of, "I've been working longer than you've been on the earth." I doubt that is accurate, but he literally started screaming at me while all I was doing was giving him some useful tips on how he can improve his visibility. This was similar to the reaction from a woman I tried to give guidance to on how to communicate with her son about a month or so ago.

He told me I should focus on my career before telling others what to do and stormed off. I have no idea what I did wrong. Oh, those uptight millennials.
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Matt85 · 36-40, M
some people

i've had similar stuff happen to me
i wonder if im a little autistic
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Matt85 That's not my issue. I'm pretty social... at least trying to be. But, it seems I'm surrounded by uptight people who think their age is a personal achievement.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
You have been told off twice, within a month. Oh boy.

There is no problem here of course! 😆
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You gave advice to others more experienced than you.
Its commonly known as a 'dick move'🤷‍♀
@MarkPaul apologizing is an absolutely FANTASTIC social move 👍

People love that. It soothes them.
Brilliant idea.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@OogieBoogie I can assure you, I am not autistic. At most (MOST), I might (MIGHT) have what I guess you call a trace of social anxiety. And I'm not sure that is exactly it. I'm just a bit socially awkward on certain (limited) occasions. I just use "social anxiety" as a convenient way to explain that I am not always communicative, I guess you can say. It's hard to explain exactly. But it's definitely not autism. I think I would know if that's what I had.
@MarkPaul oh ok.
My apologies.

I have a fair amount of experience and exposure to many people with it, and your desire to express yourself the way you do, reminds me of some common traits that are considered to be on the spectrum.

I'm sorry if i pre-emptly projected my ideas onto you unfairly.🙏

 
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