Although I can probably identify with a situation similar to those paramedic-type questions. Sometimes I have an almost autistic tendency to be exceptionally specific about questions that are asked of me. To use a simple example, if you asked me 'How are you?', I'd probably have to thik first just how I am and to what degree of emotional and physical wellness before forming a short and succinct enough answer for the occasion (which will also require thought), rather than simply answering: 'fine, thank you', or 'not bad', if I'm not so fine.
Of course, I don't always take it quite so far, but you get the picture. I'd have been a little puzzled too at first if I got into an accident and was asked who the prime minister was...
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Although I can probably identify with a situation similar to those paramedic-type questions. Sometimes I have an almost autistic tendency to be exceptionally specific about questions that are asked of me. To use a simple example, if you asked me 'How are you?', I'd probably have to thik first just how I am and to what degree of emotional and physical wellness before forming a short and succinct enough answer for the occasion (which will also require thought), rather than simply answering: 'fine, thank you', or 'not bad', if I'm not so fine.
Of course, I don't always take it quite so far, but you get the picture. I'd have been a little puzzled too at first if I got into an accident and was asked who the prime minister was...