No social skills refer to a lack of understanding or awareness of social norms, conventions, and behaviors in human interactions. This can manifest in various ways, from blunt and straightforward communication to an inability to understand social cues. It does not necessarily imply intelligence or stupidity but can be a result of an unfamiliarity or lack of exposure to everyday social interactions.
Overview
No social skills characters may appear in various mediums, including anime and manga, comic books, fan works, literature, live-action TV, video games, visual novels, and Western animation. These characters often exhibit awkward, embarrassing, or offensive behaviors without a clear understanding of why they are out of place.
Causes
There are several reasons why a character might lack social skills. These include:
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Childhood Experiences: A background of isolation, abuse, or a neglectful household can lead to a lack of socialization and understanding of how to interact with others.
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Intellectual Isolation: An intellectually stimulating environment or an over-reliance on knowledge or technical skills over social interaction can result in a character who is socially inept.
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Learning Disorders: Dyssemia, nonverbal learning disorders, and autism spectrum disorders, among others, can affect a character's ability to process and interpret social information.
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Adolescent Development: Being thrown into a socially complex environment before one is ready can lead to social imbalance and a lack of understanding of social boundaries.
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War创伤: The stress and traumatic experiences of war can result in a character who is overwhelmed by the harsh realities of life and struggles to adapt to civilian life.
Examples
###Anime and Manga
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Jon: From the Garfield storyline in a week-long arc, he falls in love with a woman from the reccenter who had been Raised by Wolves. She exhibits odd behaviors and does not understand social norms.
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Mater: From Cars is a socially awkward and inept character. He communicates poorly and does not know how to discuss topics appropriate in front of others.
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Bruno: In Encanto, Bruno is socially awkward and isolated for years, which has enhanced his eccentricity. His awkwardness and naivety have given him the nickname of 'The Other' and a reputation for making ill-considered jokes.
###Films — Animation
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The Boxtrolls: Eggs, raised by Boxtrolls, has no understanding of social norms and comes across as socially awkward.
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** Cars**: Mater is socially awkward and inept. He misunderstands social cues and has a hard time discussing topics appropriate for public consumption.
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Frozen: Anna, the protagonist, stumbles over her first conversation with a boy. She believes it is perfectly acceptable to marry him, even though they just met and she is only familiar with him for a day.
