Human behaviour is so complex that is why people can be misinterpreted in many different ways and instances. But one thing is for sure: Don't be misled by what the eyes can see... There is always something deep down, a hidden message we all should try to decipher when interacting with others we have just met or with people we are interested to know and most especially with friends and significant others.
There is one reminder that I always consider: IT IS THE OPPOSITE.
Again, it may be true to others but NOT to ALL. Just a disclaimer because I don't want to make a sweeping generalisation.
Here it goes:
When someone says OK, it doesn't mean he/she appreciates. Maybe he/she is just trying to be polite.
When someone says "I'm fine.", it doesn't mean that the person is in a good condition. Maybe he/she doesn't want to elaborate on his/her situation, or maybe he/she is not ready to share his/her thoughts and feelings, or it could be a way of saying, "Don't bother. Mind your own business."
When someone smiles at you, it doesn't mean the person likes you. Maybe he/she is just being friendly or just trying to fit in.
When someone talks to you, it doesn't mean he/she enjoys your company. Maybe he/she has no one else to talk to and is left with no other option to do.
When someone listens to you, it doesn't mean he/she is interested with what you are saying. It could be the person is just respectful and not being rude.
When someone doesn't talk to you, it doesn't mean the person is angry. Maybe he/she wants to think and see things clearly.
When someone keeps his/her distance, it doesn't mean the person dislikes you. Maybe the person is just afraid of rejection from you.
When a person says NO, it could be a YES.
When a person smirks, it could be smiles.
When a person laughs, it could be cries.
When a person hates, it could be love.
Yes, there are people like that. Because not everything we say should be literally understood.
Learn to read between lines... Listen beyond words... Look beyond appearance.
You will see, you will begin to understand more.
Sometimes, the real meaning is the paradox.
2 comments:
understanding the plastic!
more appropriate... lol!
hahaha...thank you for rephrasing the title into a lay man's term. some people are plastic because they have reasons to be... still, they deserve to be understood.sometimes, the opposite action is a way of reaching out... it is just that only few people can get the message across. thanks for your comment.
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