Does anyone feel like they have to fake social reactions other people naturally exhibit? It is almost like I’m low on social practice and therefore polish. My interactions are manufactured at times.

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Yes. I fake interest in what people plan on doing (or did) over the weekend

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You say other people naturally exhibit but they probably have to fake it more than you realize also

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Yes- a whole lot of faking going on. I tend to hate small talk, but I find that most people do like when you take an interest in them in some way. It can be talking about their weekend, vacation plans, asking suggestions for places to visit or restaurants, etc. Anything that puts the other person (esp. a client) in position as the expert will help build some rapport and perhaps trust

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F1, doesn’t that make them dislike you when they realise you were only talking to them about their personal lives because you wanted something? It definitely makes me feel used.

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