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What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?

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No, I do not think I am psychic. Rather, I am just really good at reading people. It is to the degree that my boyfriend often defers to me in those situations.

Having social anxiety, I did learn how to read people a long time ago. However, my real pride comes in the revision of that skill. I can tell when someone is hiding an emotion in their face, their behavior, even in their words. I have often been able to pinpoint a problem the other person wasn’t aware I could see in their “tells” and vocal intonations. It has helped me on many occasions where I could directly respond to the unstated remark or react in a way that is a disguised need.

I shut down when someone yells, though. It is an automatic reaction, aka trauma response, that I am still working through. That is my kryptonite when it comes to this skill. If I shut down, I am not seeing any underlying messages. I am too busy panicking.

I make mistakes like any person. What I see between the lines isn’t always accurate. However, I do have a decent accuracy rate. This ability helps in business, too. It helps me react and respond well in an interview. It makes me more personable upon introduction.

I think the best part is that the skill is genuine. My intent is good and I use it to feel at ease, help others feel at ease, and express love when necessary.