Practical expected vs unexpected behaviors scenarios

When you're navigating a crowded sidewalk or sitting in a quiet library, you're constantly evaluating expected vs unexpected behaviors scenarios without even realizing it. It's like an unwritten script we all follow to keep things running smoothly. Most of the time, we're on autopilot. We know to stand a few feet away from someone at an ATM, and we know that shouting in a middle of a movie theater is going to get us some pretty heavy glares. But for a lot of people—especially kids or those who process social cues a bit differently—these "obvious" rules aren't always so clear. ...

April 27, 2026 · 6 min · Beaird Girlfriend