I really pride myself on being able to read people. I pay a lot of attention to the way they say things and to the body language they use. I know that there is always some truth in joking. I know that a fake smile does not make the eyes smile. I try to understand tone of voice, subtle inflections, and intensity of speech.
I have spent years paying attention to these things, honing my skills. At first it was to become a better actress. Then it was to become a better sociologist. And always in the background, it was to become more adept in social situations; with interpersonal relationships.
Sometimes I don't get it right, and only then do I realize how much I had riding on this skill. I need to stop banking on my instincts.
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