Is it normal that i get anxious/worried when i can't read people?

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I am hoping you guys can help me out. Over the years, I've had a hard time getting over not being able to read people. Sometimes I can't get a "reaction" out of people especially when I'm talking to people like professors. It just makes me worried and anxious because I can't figure out if I am annoying them, if they care, or anything! I just don't understand why people don't smile or show support when I am trying to get something out of the person. Im just left to assume that the person is annoyed or is not wanting to care. Am I alone on this? Do you guys have tips to get people to show emotion? Thanks for reading.

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  • TheIntellect
    12 years ago | pl

    Become 20x more unreadable than the most unreadable person you've ever met. That is how you will conquer this problem. Then people will try and read you, not the other way around. Don't serve, be served.

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  • jensapa
    12 years ago | pl

    Sounds like your over analyzing things! An if your really worried about what people are thinking, ask them!! 'Am I bothering u?' 'Do u mind chatting to me for a minute?'

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago | pl

    I never allow people to read me. They might hurt me.

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  • Jdor
    6 years ago | pl

    If your professors are giving you what you want, does it matter if they are doing it happily or not? It's their job to teach you and give you feedback. Now, if it was your partner, and you can't read their cues, then definitely speak up and ask. If its someone you're working for, then maybe you need to have a conversation if it's impacting your performance. But don't be weird about it or seam weak. Vulnerability still isn't a seen as a strength in most work places.

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