I have learned what behaviors are expected of me in social situations by watching others

I monitor my own body language or facial expressions to ensure they fit with what is expected

I have practiced my facial expressions and body language to seem more natural

I have to consciously plan what topics to bring up in conversations

I learn social skills by studying characters in fiction (books, TV, films)

I rely on certain phrases or topics as a backup when I can't think of anything to say

When I am in social situations, I try to find the rules so I can follow them

I adjust my behavior based on which social situation I am in, in order to fit in

I try to act like I think people expect me to act

I act differently in different social situations to fit in with the group I am with

I observe others to identify the social rules in different situations

I can talk in depth about my interests but I know I have to be careful not to bore others

I copy the behavior and mannerisms of others to fit in

I read books or watch videos about social situations to learn how to behave

I work hard to make sure that my opinions and interests are perceived as normal

I work out what to say in social situations by thinking through what the other person might be thinking

I hide my unusual habits to avoid being perceived as weird

I always make sure to look people in the eye, even if I find it uncomfortable

I force myself to make physical contact (e.g. handshakes) even when I find it uncomfortable

I control my physical movements or vocal sounds to appear 'normal' in public

I pretend to be more interested in topics that other people want to talk about than I actually am

I do not reveal personal details about myself, as I do not want to seem 'different'

I suppress certain behaviors (e.g. repetitive movements) in public to avoid standing out

I spend a lot of mental energy managing how I appear to others in social situations