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> things that you might be able to do, like [...] coming up with witty banter in social situations

Well... guess it's time I start learning quantum computing then



As an autistic that brute-forced the "witty social banter" skill early on and has recently turned 40... I kinda wish I'd learned quantum computing instead tbh.


any tips?


Read a lot of popular books for conversational ideas, follow the news for topical application of them, and attempt cognitive & emotional empathy for per-person personalization of the application.

Simple in theory, juggling plates and knives in practice...


Mirroring goes a long way.


Reddit refugee I take it?


Technically yes, but I've been here for a few years. Why?




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