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I think it is. A lot of the other replies seem to be saying that we can't make accurate assessments about how curious others are and that's true. However, allistic people seem to comment on my curiosity more than any other trait. Most of my work feedback is about knowing when I should say "Idk but good luck ๐๐๐" versus going on a journey of discovery with some one.
So maybe we are equally curious but they can control it better lol
Comment on, not complement.
It was an inaccurate assumption about the situation I was describing.
I'm not why you are so insistent you have some special understanding of a situation you were not privy too. My description did not assign a value of positive or negative to their comments. It appears you inferred meaning and decided it was a teaching moment I guess.
This has been incredibly frustrating. I did not ask for help.