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I like talking to new people at cafes and gatherings. But I don't like it when people touch me

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[–] [email protected] 57 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I want one like “my body language is not communicating what is conventionally understood. Please ask me in clear verbal language how I feel about a situation.”

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week ago

Omg yes! also parenthetically "my facial expressions don't necessarily reflect how I'm feeling"

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Can I get one that tells people I am okay with hugs, but not high-fives or talking?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

My version would be "hugs, no high fives and happy to answer meaningful questions"

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 week ago (3 children)

What colour for "I like getting blow jobs, but no talking".

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

Not sure about that, but the one for "only anal" is brown

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Oh...I'd like to change my answer

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Another band for, "And look me in the fucking eye."

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

Meme is funny, but give me the green. I love high fives

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Well, people don't like it when I touch myself, so the feeling is mutual. 😂🤣

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

that's why we do those kinds of things where no one can see it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Of course, you should know I'm just talking shit LOL!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Me too, kinda

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

Red for me!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Random touching is not my thing. But a solid hug or high-five from a cherished one is a daymaker.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

I’m no where near autistic. Give me 3 red ones…

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I'm curious, where the first image originates from.

I'd grab the green one ♥️ (dunno would I regret it later)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

I'd just where all red clothing and then not take a bracelet

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Is there one for "hugs okay, but I'm not talking"?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

It could be done with numbers rather than colors for all combinations. Would be easy to base it in binary and set bits for specific criteria, then represent it in decimal for easy recognition.
Although, that would be a problem for recognition on first sight, so probably a stupid idea.

Anyway, to make an example (with some random stuff to add more examples), let's say it goes from most to least significant:

  • Hugging
  • Handshakes
  • High-fives
  • Fist bumps
  • Talking
  • Small talk only
  • Drinks alcohol
  • Prefers drinking water in all settings
  • Has dangerous food allergies
  • Has celiac disease
  • Lactose intolerant
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Primarily a Windows user
  • Primarily a Linux user
  • Primarily a MacOS user
  • Primarily a *BSD user
  • Primarily other OS user

Anyway, just for some random example.
Following that, my mask would be 000110010000001000 (hugging being on the most significant side - left) making 25,608.

Yeah, no. I did not simplify it at all...
Maybe a yes/no-colored grid that you would wear?