After seeing a Facebook post from Autism Plus, I need to ask my fellow autistic folks, if someone tells you to “take a seat”, what do you think they mean? #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics #AutismAcceptanceMonth
@Autist_Writer It depends on the context? That's too vague. Are they literally offering me a seat? Did I just shoot my mouth (or fingers) about something I had no expertise or authority on and they're rightfully chastising me? There's too many meanings that are situation dependent.
@Autist_Writer Find a seat to sit on
@Autist_Writer They're either politely telling me to sit down when I'm ready OR telling me to back off and quieten down in a derogatory way, as in "pipe down".
@Autist_Writer it's a politeness, going back to the days when there were never enough chairs or stools at house meetings. Out of necessity, fit young people just had to stand. having said that, I have two large stacks of garden chairs to give away, if anyone is passing #spottheliteralist
@Autist_Writer That they’re inviting me to sit down. That part I get. The “where can I sit that’s comfortable for me and doesn’t transgress some hidden social rule?” bit is where the anxiety sets in. Too far away? Too close? Is the seating assigned? Is there an order of operations? Etc.
@Autist_Writer In Spanish is more simple. There is no article, so is less literal.
@Autist_Writer When autism 'experts' say it, & indicate which seat, when youre deciding where to sit, its cos they think u need telling where to sit. They might mean well but it can badly disrupt my decision process if I feel patronised & don't want to sit on the particular seat they indicate.
@Autist_Writer Either physically take a seat/chair or have a seat at the table like you're gonna want to hear this and I want you in the discussion but I'm guessing it's not that. They should just say what they mean goddammit