I’m fine when I can get away with smiling, laughing or saying “oh yeah”, etc. But when it comes to things that require an actual response, I never know what to say and I’ve found myself occasionally just staring blankly at people. I just never know how to respond to anything, nothing enters my mind. I can’t banter with people or come up with comebacks when being playfully insulted.
When I do come out with a response, I frequently come across as rude, which along with the silence can make me look like an asshole or at least very awkward.