It happens when I’m with people I can’t completely trust. I can’t be completely genuine with them, meaning I have to rely on my social skills (or lack thereof). I act reserved, blunt and uncomfortable to be around. To try to lighten my image, I try to laugh a little after speech, but it just makes me seem condescending. When I’m in this state, it’s really hard for me to open up or get comfortable which creates a cycle of tension between me and the people receiving this treatment. I’m really hoping to solve this, but don’t know where to start.