I act retarded to make friends

Well when the world was open I would just pretend to not know stuff because I know correcting others makes some feel good about themselves, and I would deliberately misinterpret things to entertain or start conversation. Really, it's a low brow skill, but I think it worked for me, it entertains me. Any other tards undercover?

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  • Mammal-lover

    I hope no one does that to me. If you know factually something I say is wrong please correct me, knowing the truth is important.

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  • Bazinga

    Instead of presenting a falsely low intelligence to average people, why don't you just get smarter friends? Try to raise your game, and be humble. It works.

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    • I think I should try to raise my game also, and there are many interesting people to meet. The whole act is really entertaining for me though!

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  • GeekyGold

    I do something like this too except I don’t pretend to be stupid. Lol. I already am. Anyways. I usually ask a simple question they would definitely have an answer too, like something school related or work related depending on who I am talking too and where we are. Then when they answer I usually have some sort of dramatic reaction or weird response and it makes them laugh. After that I’ll start a small convo by asking another question that usually has them explain something and then I’ll find something to compliment them on. I like to give compliments, they always make people feel good. Anyways. This is how I usually make friends and acquaintances. But that’s when I find the confidence, I can be shy sometimes. It’s also the best way I can make friends because my resting bitch face scares people away, so I have to show I’m harmless.

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    • Well hello twin! I am glad that it has been working for you? Asking questions that they know the answer to is a very safe and effective technique!

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      • GeekyGold

        Thanks twin <3 it feels good to know I’m not the only one. But it also makes me wonder if someone ever did this to me lol. I wouldn’t hate them, I’ll laugh.

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  • Tommythecaty

    Everyone does this to varying degrees

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  • cryptid-fucker

    LOL, yes I've done this. I basically live in a fantasy world and imagine myself as various fictional characters in real life. People are always so nice to me and call me cute. I love their pity and they sometimes take on a motherly role for me. It also helps to drink a lot, to get on the same level of normal as the average person. Then everything starts to make sense.

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    • I hope that you don't drink everyday, also, it is Ramadan right now. But you seem skilled at imagining!

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  • Samhatesyou

    Your reason is so sweet!
    I have to say its not normal because your pretending to be someone you're not just to make other people feel better.

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  • PonyProblem

    I was born "retarded" so.

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    • In what way are you retarded?

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      • PonyProblem

        I got autism and that is enough for some people to qualify me as "retarded" I use quotes cuz idk what else to say

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        • Can I have some? :)

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  • ellnell

    No I can't say i've done this. Only if someone tells me something they're proud to know I might pretend that I didn't know that fact even if I did just to let them have that feeling that they shared something new. But I don't go out of my way to pretend to be dumb.

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  • TerriAngel

    Around low self esteem P.O.S.
    losers.
    You are well advised to play dumb.
    You can easily correct them.
    Then you better have eyes in the back of yourself.
    Let the fool, show themselves.

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  • my_life_my_way

    Normal. People live to have their egos boosted, it’s the easiest way to win them over and gain influence.

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