Are you a good judge of character?
When it comes to judging character, I’d like to think I’m pretty spot on. My instincts have rarely let me down—when I’ve actually listened to them, that is.
But here’s the thing: I have a tendency to give people the benefit of the doubt. It’s an admirable quality, or so I tell myself, but it’s also led to the occasional social faceplant. For example, there was that one time my gut screamed “run,” but my brain chimed in with, “Oh, come on, maybe they’re just having a bad day.” Spoiler alert: They weren’t.
Turns out, ignoring your instincts is like walking into a thunderstorm without an umbrella. You’ll probably regret it, but at least you’ll learn something along the way—like how to recognize red flags disguised as charm.
That said, I don’t always give people the benefit of the doubt—sometimes, I’m spot on from the start. But the times I’ve overridden my instincts have taught me a valuable lesson: when your gut is shouting, it’s probably onto something.
Moral of the story? Trust your instincts, but don’t lose your head. Judging character is an art, not a science, and even the best of us occasionally misread the canvas.
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