You're in a conversation that has stalled. The other person said something flat, or slightly off, or just boring. Your brain quietly assembles an exit — check the time, find a graceful pivot, invent a reason to leave. You tell yourself you're tired. You might even be tired. But pause here: if the conversation had … Continue reading How to Hold the Door
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How to Read Someone’s Character Without Testing Them
The Problem with Tests In A Bronx Tale, Sonny tells young Calogero about the "door test" - watching whether a girl unlocks your door after you let her in the car. Sonny says if she doesn't reach over to unlock your side, she's not worth your time. The door test is clever, but it has … Continue reading How to Read Someone’s Character Without Testing Them
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