“He who cannot walks away lonely” These are the closing words in Harry A. Overstreet’s key principle for effective communication in his well-known work, Influencing Human Behavior. Cannot what, you ask? I think you’ll connect the dots pretty quickly. Psst: In the spirit of accessibility, if your attention span is low right now, skip to the end for tips and strategies!! The Neurodivergent Curse of Awkward Small Talk