I wouldn't say I have a gift at it, but I'm accutely intune with peoples motivations. And how the little pieces of a person come together (whether they are all congruent).
I have to say, if there is one thing I will not tolerate, it's lies. I hate lying, and it really affects me when I do it myself. And when others bullshit, it's the only thing I wont let go. I will generally "fight to the death" regarding it.
I once knew someone who created the image of himself as helpful and wanting to share his knowledge with others, when really, I knew that he just wanted the accolades of his knowledge and was using it for the power and authority. People in my class looked up to him, and I just thought he was a tool; because he was greatly biased and manipulative. I don't care if someone openly admits to being a douche. I have no problem with the douchie behaviour, but I have a problem with the lying- when a douche parades as being something other than a douche, I cant stand it because I don't like to be manipulated by others. I don't pretend when I see through someone. And liars hate people who don't buy into their bullshit, so he attempted to bully me.
When I see through someones bullshit, I can be incredibly direct about it. At first, I try to get them to admit their lie. And if they don't admit to it, I become quite blunt. Usually someone who lies will go to all costs not to being found out, so eventually my diplomatic tendencies end up being emancipated, and I become a feisty bitch :happy: <- passive aggressive smile.