#( Interaction )

[synticity]

if you feel like you're always getting talked over, or if you feel like you're always accidentally interrupting people, you should consider looking into some of the linguistics research about conversation style and turn-taking. lingthusiasm podcast has a great episode called "how to rebalance a lopsided conversation" that goes over some of this research in a really accessible way; Deborah Tannen's book You just don't understand is an early book¹ that's aimed at general audiences on the same topic.

the thing is, when there's conflict in how a conversation flows, often what's going on is a mismatch in norms or expectations -- not that one person is necessarily acting "wrong" and the other person is "right." the mismatches in norms/expectations can and do align with existing power structures in society, but being more aware of them can really help you as an individual trying to navigate them.

you can train your brain for more linguistic awareness! start listening for pauses, intakes of breath, or back-channeling that's meant to support, not interrupt. try it out!

¹ I am linking to the wikipedia page for the book rather than a link to buy the book because it's kind of outdated and the criticism section on the wiki page is pretty reasonable. If you do read this book, be prepared for uhhhh period-typical gender essentialism that, to my knowledge, Tannen has not particularly updated her views on in the intervening time. But it is an influential and important book, just read it skeptically imo

[flipflopmasterr]

We love Steve

[messymoonmad]

My Amphinomus is giving away homemade bread to all its versions! Your amphi is now its fifth customer!🎀✨️

(FIFTH ??? HOW MANY AMPHINOMOUS ARE THERE ??)

[gothicwitcholive]

That's okay! Probably next time. Hehe, Feliciano looks like he's having fun with them, I should bring them over more!

Hey Romano! I brought the kids!

[melamemea]

send me 🕯️to hear my character's inner thoughts about your character.

[minibuntinnyoffi]

I just saw your designs of each child aspect of Doey and I want to request: can you do an interaction between each boy with Angel/Player?

Really glad that you asked!!! :] (you don't know how autistically joyous I was when I see this)

Here are the interactions!

Kevin (aware of the player's presence, but he isn't aggressive)

Jack (happy to see the player and would invite them to the tea party)

Matthew (just comfort and would give you life lesson if he can)

I dunno why I randomly shaded this part though

It was for ✨dramatic✨

A reminder: you can still request (fandom) in my askbox! Give it a try, don't be shy, I won't bite but I would cry, in joy! :]

[governmentcheeseboy]

As an autistic person I struggle with the process of making friends in the sense that, I never know how or when to bridge the gap between “acquaintances” and “friends” and just kinda get stuck there

[askkamuigakupo]

"Maybe we could start over? It's Galaco, right?"

Gakupo Gakupo!! I’m so happy to see you, I have all your cards saved that you send every year! They’re in my fridge! Are you well? Have you been happy? I hope so, so so much! ♡

"It... Wouldn't be the first time, strangely enough."

[bigidiotenergytm]

(Couldn‘t rest until I found a way to make him give the Cape back ^^‘)

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[asknerdizzy]

Seline grit her teeth. She opened the door to Sigmund's cell, "... Dr. Kyle wants to speak to you. You too, Stevie," she turned to the young man who was sitting just out of sight. [ask-a-guard-dog]

Sigmund reluctantly got up and moved to follow. Albeit he was nervous to see the man again after everything…he was intrigued on what he wanted to say to him.

@ask-a-guard-dog

[yridenergyridenergy]

Kaoru and Die entertaining the audience after Kyo stomped off the stage early into Sustain The Untruth because they weren't singing.

[sealdev]

Hello

[sysboxes]

[Text: This alter is wary to interact with others, please be cautious!]

[Text: This alter is wary to interact with others, please be cautious!]

like/reblog if you save or use

[laurfilijames]

It continues to break my heart that people continue to go through masterlists and "read" fic upon fic and not say a word. Not even consider a reblog of it, just pass by with a simple like.

What makes the blow even worse is getting a new follower, and checking their blog (mainly to verify they're not a bot or minor) and see that they DO in fact, reblog other fics from other writers, just not the numerous ones they've gone through of yours.

And then what really rubs salt in the wound is when they're fics from the most niche fandom, for a character hardly anyone knows/cares about, and they still have nothing to say about it. I just know if it were me finding an author who dedicated hours to creating a whole life for my beloved character outside of the one small piece of media we were given, I'd be singing their praises from the rooftops and thanking them, and most definitely doing my best to strike up a conversation because how amazing is it to find someone else who loves that one unpopular thing as much as you?

More and more incredibly talented writers and artists are leaving this platform because of issues like this and it's honestly no longer surprising. Engagement and interaction are so tragically low and only getting worse, and it's discouraging people from wanting to continue sharing the things they love because fandom was, and should be, about the community that surrounds it.

Please, for the love of fandom and all the things you love, engage in some way other than likes.

[messymoonmad]

I can't take it anymore. My Poseidon coquette is attracted by the interactions of others Poseidons and wants to participate too.

(He's 28 feet tall with tail )

P: Hiiii little one~

Pos : little? You're aware I can change size right? You have a problem with me ?

(He is not looking at his eyes in the slightest.)

(Your art is so smeksy it makes me blush btw)