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I'm a noticeably very white person but i love language. Would your tribe be offended if someone like me wanted to learn and speak your language? I don't like the idea of languages dying.

If i were to move to France i would want to learn about their culture and traditions, maybe even observe some. I am, however, American. Would it be offensive if i went about Native American culture in a similar way?

Thank you for the encouragement! I was always afraid to even try....before today that is. :)

Autistic person chiming in! This is correct. We feel that we are fine as we are and could live in (if not benefit) society if there were more awareness, empathy, and education. We process information and emotions differently, but different doesn't mean bad or negative. Sometimes, it can even be good.

Basically; if you have leprosy you want to be cured of leprosy. If you have Autism, being "cured" wouldn't necessarily be a good thing.

You mean their story that they wrote themselves.

Alex Kirakosian is co-founder of Atman Tea Co., an LA-based natural tea company.

Have you been to r/legaladvice? That's pretty much the common response there, too. Some people also are reluctant to do that without some form of "yes, that consult would be worthwhile," which is what he is arguably giving.