People Are Revealing Verrrry Subtle Things That Reveal A Lot About Someone, And It's Fascinating - Xmas
John Robinson
People Are Revealing Verrrry Subtle Things That Reveal A Lot About Someone, And It's Fascinating - Xmas
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A while back, we wrote a post where people shared the extremely subtle things that reveal a lot about someone. In the comments, readers shared even more telling signs about a person. Here are some of their responses, as well as the most eye-opening submissions from the post that caused quite a discussion:
1."I think a good indicator is how they react when given the wrong meal at a restaurant. For example, my mom will be extremely rude and immediately demand what she ordered, even if it's just a small mistake, while my dad refuses to say anything and will eat WHATEVER he is given and say it was great no matter what."
"I think, ideally, you want to be right in the middle of these two reactions, but I tend to react a lot more like my dad for fear of inconveniencing others."
2."How they 'prepare' their house when they know you're coming over or visiting. I've been to parties where every surface is covered in crap, chairs are used for more crap, and the carpet is not an interesting pattern but instead is caked with dog hair. I'm no neat or clean freak, but no one is so interesting that it trumps basic comfort for their guests."
3."If I think about it, I look at people's fingernails. Usually, it's when they catch my eye, such as nail polish. If the nails have a lot of dirt under them, and the person is not some kind of laborer, I start forming opinions. Are the nails kept cut short? Are they long? Same length? Do they bite them?"
"I bite my nails sometimes. I used to be worse, but I guess I'm comparing how bad others are about it. I have an irrational disgust towards men who have long nails. Even guitar players. Something is disconcerting about it, and I don't know why."
4."When someone is 'apologizing,' and they say something along the lines of 'Well, I'm sorry YOU thought I was (insert something they did/said)."
5."Just travel with someone, and you will learn everything you'd ever need to know about whether they are a good person."
6."Food. Food is a love language, or at least for me. However, I have also learned some things about my circle of people based on their food habits. Are they open to new foods? Do they eat everything on their plate? Leftovers? Do they eat slowly or fast?"
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"One of my good friends is a wonderful human, to an extent. But that woman has the pallet of a picky 4-year-old, and while she's amazing, she's also very closed off to new opinions and views. My dad would eat or try just about anything, and the man could talk about anything you want and understand different lifestyles and views. One of my aunt's ex-boyfriends, whom I met a few times, was a jerk; that guy didn't like leftovers, ate cool food, ate slowly, made it a point to be the last one to finish, and didn't like foods that he didn't know were being made. Again, this could all be wrong, but the food is a language we all speak."
7."Whether they will do something that will help something else without directly benefiting them. This can be everything from returning the shopping cart, to picking up trash they walk past, or helping out a stranger. I think it shows real character."
8."How a person walks. Do they walk fast or slow, with confidence or nervously, straight or crooked, aggressive/forceful or passive/relaxed or without a care in the world? Are they trying to look a certain way or are they just being who they are? You can tell a lot about a person just by how they walk."
9."I like to see how people organize their cards, armies, pawns, or whatever when they're playing a board game. Do they just chuck them on the table, do they sort them by size, or do they put them all neatly in a row? It just shows how people see and categorize the world around them and how they keep track of things."
10."How they treat people they’ll probably never see again."
"And how they treat people in the service sector, like waiters, housekeepers, laborers, etc."
11."You can learn a lot about a person by seeing their house or living space — also by how they treat your home or belongings if they are a guest."
12."If they're willing to stand up for themselves or let people/situations walk all over them."
13."What they say about others when that person isn't around. Say something nice or don't say anything at all."
"If they speak ill of other people behind their backs, chances are, they are doing the same thing to you."
14."Their eye movements. The saying 'the eyes are a window to the soul' has been proven to actually be real to a certain extent. By observing someone's eyes, you could be able to tell some of their personality traits."
15."Their political views and how they approach them. Like, the way they disclose it, their arguments that lead to their standing (whatever it is), and how they handle debating reveals a lot."
16."How they react to being told they're wrong or have made a mistake."
17."How they act when things don't go their way (like getting a flat tire, etc.). It shows you how they problem solve."
"Also, how they respond when they're at the airport and their flight is delayed or canceled. How they treat a gate agent or other airline staff tells all."
18."How they respond to a question they don't know the answer to."
19."The books they own...or lack thereof."
20."How open they are to eating other types of food from other cuisines. People who only eat one type of food are generally very stringent and not as easy-going or open-minded as the person who is open to trying out all types of food. It honestly reveals a lot."
21."Whether they talk about themselves, only the other person, or a balance of both."
22."How they dress and how they have fun with people. Like, how someone acts when they're casually hanging out with their friends tells a lot about them."
And finally...
23."What they do with their trash. Do they separate it, do they pick it up when a small bit falls on the floor, etc.? Also, how/if they return trays at food courts with trash."
Do you agree with these? What are some other subtle things that can actually reveal A LOT about a person? Let us know in the comments below!
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.