[ReadingMommy]

Originally Posted by AngelaVA

I usually say, she needs time to warm up. Or sometimes I just say, this is too overwhelming for her right now.

One thing I still need a line for is when people want her to "perform" for them and then assuming she's not smart enough when she doesn't do it. Just because she's warmed up enough to talk to them doesn't mean she wants to say her ABC's or count or sing a song for you.

I've used the warming up line too, but some people just won't leave it alone and keep pushing to "help him" get warmed up. I always appreciate the people who take the hint and give him a little space to do that on his own!

And it's hard when people try to make them perform! (Usually those same folks who are trying to "help" with the warming up process!) What about something like "She's a spontaneous performer. She doesn't perform on demand." Is that too rude?

Gentlemommy, I like "sizing up" better than "sussing"!