I think the sense of reading people in such a strong way is something unique to INFPs, but i just want to know if any of u out there can read people really well too. Its a blessing and a curse! I can sense what people are feeling and pretty much what theyre going to say long before they speak, so much to the point where i can answer random questions before they open their mouths. Its like theyre emotions are jumping out at me. Its also a curse though because i can read and sniff out very easily when people are mad or lying or malice or sad or upset. Just wanted to know if any of you feel the same way about your ability to read and sense emotions well?? Please tell me im not alone!!!
I used to be surprised by this, but then I figured out that I just know how to read other people's emotions from their face, tonality of voice, connect it with what I know about the situation and them, and i read into what they say/write. I put a lot of information together and as you say people's emotions and intentions are very clear to me. I even did this in texting situations, you know MSN. ^^; kinda very easy, no effort required, people almost can't lie to me and I always know when they are faking something, especially when they are trying to hide emotions.
It usually ends up in me saying something in the direction of the exact problem and them being surprised at me knowing without them telling.
The more difficult thing about this is explaining that feeling of knowing someone's "essence".
<_< it gets annoying when the mayor gives a speech at a charity event and you can feel how false he is, how much he doesn't care...watching and seeing him talk makes you cringe and you can't help but turn away.
Other people's emotions don't become mine thou and I can be perfectly cheery while someone else is crying or something :/.
...but no I never know wtf is exactly wrong. Its always an intuitive guess.
