> To keep your job and avoid conflict, you must "mask." Masking means hiding your natural habits and feelings, while imitating the social behaviors that coworkers expect.
is this even autism specific?? ha
is this even autism specific?? ha
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth" - Oscar Wilde
It's like being an actor, except the whole world is your stage, and you have to be conscious of your character, lines, and motivation, the entire time you're awake.