By Gibsonsgfreak21 - 25/03/2014 05:32 - United States - Northridge

Today, I learned the hard way that when I ask a cute girl if she's artistic, it sounds like I'm asking her if she's autistic. FML
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Gibsonsgfreak21 2

Hey everyone! I'm the OP! Didn't think my post would be this popular! I don't have an accent- I'm from SoCal, but I was in a crowded class so it was hard to hear, so she just repeated what she thought I said. I've been talking to her for a while, but I asked her if she was artistic because we were really bored in a 3 hour class, so drawing would've been a fun distraction (although I can't draw to save my life). When I told the story to a couple friends, they thought I said 'autistic' instead or 'artistic' as well, so I guess she wasn't the only one. Also- I've done a lot of work helping children with autism. I've never say 'autistic' because i believe in ability before disability (ie. Saying, "A boy with autism" is better to say than "an autistic boy"). I explained what I meant to say and she laughed, so the FML isn't THAT bad. :)

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wcc7777777 5

#22- im nearly positive, unless i am socially inept, that this was an attempt for conversation, not a pick up line

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ElectricNova 11

What did she do? If she was violent you're probably best without her anyway. Autism isn't really an insult.

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Isa_fml 20

Instead, try just asking if she is an artist. Or if she likes to draw or paint (or sculpt, or... well, whatever).

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Witchylady 17

Next time ask if she is creative instead. That way no one will get confused between artistic and autistic. Good luck with your awkwardness.

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StoneDefender 2

I have a similar problem where I have difficulty pronouncing "r" when it's treated as a vowel, such as here and irk. It is hard to fix and people saying to "just say it right" only makes me feel worse. Good luck OP.

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sarianna 10

Sounds like OP has a non-rhotic accent!

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Cely988 29

I know how you feel OP. Whenever I used to say "ankle" people thought that I was saying "uncle" so whenever I said "my ankle hurts" people were like "what? Your uncle hurts?!"

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carebear111 9

Next time ask if she's an artist instead?

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SheTheOtaku 21

Well, do you have an accent, because that's perfectly understandable. On the other hand if you don't and she misunderstood and jumped the gun, that's just rude of her.

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