Tag: communication
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Trust first, learn later
Since I can remember — even before I knew I was autistic — I’ve always handled things the same way: I’m open and honest with people. I trust easily. If someone shows interest or kindness, I usually take it at face value and try to meet them there, in good faith. And if it turns…
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French Pastries, AGA Cookers, and a Quiet Anniversary
Yesterday, John and I went to a cookery class not far from where I live. It was a nice experience overall, and there were only two other people there, which made it feel quite cosy. We were making French pastries: sugar pastry, choux pastry and french custard as filling. I don’t regret going. It was…
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The quiet pressure to stay small
I told ChatGPT today that I have difficulty trying to imagine that I tell people what I’m aiming for in my personal project. And she said (yes, she’s a woman, she said): ‘What you’re bumping into is a deep cultural discomfort around ambition, especially the kind that’s personal, creative and unapologetically visible. Here’s a breakdown…
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This post has been written by ChatGPT
Hi everyone, This post is a bit unusual, because — as the title says — it’s been written (well, mostly) by ChatGPT. I asked for help and got something I want to share. I’m currently working on a project that connects art with mental health. It’s something close to my heart, and something I’ve been…
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‘They’ sent a letter
Yesterday around 10am, when I was awake for a few hours but still in my pj, relaxing in bed, someone knocked on my door. I went downstairs (I live in a first floor maisonette), opened the door and saw a man in his 30s. ‘They sent a letter to me to this address’ he said…
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Very assertive personal trainer
So I decided lately that I need to improve my upper body strength and my posture and I decided to hire personal trainer to show me some exercises. When I was at the gym I approached a young man sitting in the reception area and I asked him if he’s personal trainer. He said yes.…
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Someone needs picking up from the station
I was meant not to blog about work, however this is not a sensitive information so I should be OK. So basically, when I was on my own today the phone rang. Normally the management answers but as it kept ringing I finally picked it up. The person on the other end introduced themselves and…
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Random acts of kindness
I just found out that Pret, British coffee shop chain has an unusual policy: random acts of kindness. The policy allows their workers to give free drinks or food items at random to the customers. In this article in Independent spokesman for the company states that customers who are friendly to staff are more likely…
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Kick
I had an online work training today and one of the topic was basic life support. The trainer stated that if someone is unconscious we need to approach them from their feet. I must admit here that, although I work in care for around 15 years, I’ve never heard about it. The trainer then asked…
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