I sometime have to pretend to laugh and be happy

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Sometimes when im around medium sized groups of people that I know I have to be specific in my actions and tell myself to act in a way appropriate to the group for example if someone tells a joke or says something funny I have to tell myself OK you should laugh now or smile even tho I didnt pay attention to what's said or don't find it funny which is more often than usual even if it's a professional comedian and they're definitely funny I have to fake it and nothing seems to come naturally also when playing a sport like volley ball people laugh and smile and I'm serious so I have to tell myself to smile and act happy even if I may be having fun I still have to fake the smiles does anyone have similar experiences?

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    I believe it's called the social graces or manners, to some extent. Acting as expected in a social situation is quite common. Nobody wants to be around another person who is a total downer, so we all put on masks at times to blend in. Perfectly normal.

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    • BobsburgersRgood
      9 years ago

      It seems that everyone around me is genuinely happy but to come to think of it some may probably just be pretending like me I guess I can't know for sure but at least I know I'm not alone thanks for your comment =)

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    It's normal if you're on the Autism Spectrum.

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  • TheArBuilder
    9 years ago

    Always. I have that always. All I do is laugh (not in a good way) :l

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  • leonpeters
    9 years ago

    Talk shows are filled with such acts

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  • BobsburgersRgood
    9 years ago

    Thanks everyone for your input I feel better about this now I guess it just feels unnatural and awkward sometimes to have to fake my expressions

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  • mountain-man82
    9 years ago

    Its very normal. I pretend to be happy at work every day since I deal with customers.

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  • Tommythecat.
    9 years ago

    Everyone does this, Jeffery dahmer was doing this in between fucking corpses for fucks sake. So I'm sure it's ok for you.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    9 years ago

    A lot of people do it. I know I do.

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