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Do you like people who are expressive?

Toni

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With their facial expressions and body language. I have a smile on my face when i watch certain expressive people on youtube. Which is funny because they are opposite of me, who cant really do much with my own face, its very blank. Its easier to read what they are feeling and thinking and it makes me more comfortable.
 
I find the expressions and such entertaining, but it can quickly become a drain. I sometimes find myself drawn to very expressive people; as if they are the human equivalent of something sparkly. Maye it's because they are easier to read?
 
No! I avoid people with animated expressions, animated gestures. This drives me right into my autistic shell. I naturally do not reference the face or eyes, but have been taught to do so. However, when someone is very animated, I feel myself quickly turning away my head and body. The way to interact with me is through calm, steady, stable energy, not anything too expressive or animated. It's hard enough to engage with people, anyone too expressive makes me avoid interaction.
 
I can really facial expressions really well so yes, I like an expressive face. My face isn't too expressive, I can't force a smile, something needs to genuinely make me laugh in order for a smile to occur.
 

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