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Tried masking. What did I do wrong?
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this post was submitted on 27 Feb 2026
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Yeah, about the pratice part, I praticed smiles and presentations on the mirror and asking for feedbacks for my NT mom and brother.
Honestly your smile probably looks fine. Just don't go full smiling with your teeth showing while in conversations.
I'll still forget to change my facial expressions from time to time. Mirroring others helps. Try to (low-key) monitor their facial expressions and slightly copy them. They're smiling broadly, you smile a bit. They frown deeply, you put on a concerned look - just furrow your brow a little.
Combining mirroring their expressions with listening more than you talk and they'll feel like you're a really good listener.
Thanks for the hints, buddy.
Anything to help fellow weirdos survive middle and high school. Shit gets rough sometimes, but you'll be alright.