Why would my dad react this way?

I was in the kitchen getting some coffee and he came in too, I smiled at him, and he immediately snapped at me "what are you smiling for?"

I didn't really how to respond so I kind of just chuckled awkwardly and said "I don't know, just good to see you I guess" and then he told me that was weird. I hurried the heck out of there after that.

I'm autistic so I don't process emotions or facial expressions well, kind of just left me confused. Is it weird to smile at people like that?

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SinlessOnslaught · M

I don't know your dad but usually when someone reacts like that it's because something got them feeling defensive, and they go on interpreting everything as a personal attack, like a smile can appear to be "laughing at them". That's what it sounds like from my point of view although I don't know everything.

It wasn't your fault.

HorrorandMusic · 26-30, FVIP

@SinlessOnslaught He's had anger issues over the years so maybe, thanks for saying that though <3