Unspoken

Sometimes, in conversations, you need to listen to the unspoken words.  They can speak volumes.

I've always been a face value person, but recently have had so many conversations that, when the light bulb finally turned on, the true meaning of the words were in what wasn't being said.

Some may say that my head is thinking too much, or that paranoia has set in.  I don't believe this to be true.  What I believe is most people want to avoid confrontation and pain.  Rather than speak what is on their minds, they'll tell you what you want to hear.  But a keen eye will watch actions, timing of spoken words, and be able to get the gest of what is implied.

Example:  So, "what are you up to?" Sounds like a person is interested in you.  But when that question is paired with "I haven't seen you around much"  one might detect the person is really saying, "you sod!, you're too busy to give me a call?"

It's actually quite interesting and very exhausting.  Much better to be unfiltered and say what's on your mind.  No guessing, no games, just lay it out on the line.   Everyone knows where they stand and a true, honest communication can be achieved.

One can only hope.