The Art of Instantly Knowing Anyone

Sarah Daniel
3 min readAug 7, 2024

Have you ever wished you could read someone’s personality in seconds? Imagine how such an ability could transform your interactions, giving you an edge in both personal and professional settings. Interestingly, only 7% of what people communicate is conveyed through words, while the other 93% is expressed through body language and tone of voice. But there’s more to it than just reading nonverbal cues.

Let’s explore a simple yet effective approach to understanding someone’s true character. It all starts with a single question that can offer insights into a person’s real personality. This method not only helps you understand others but also provides a mirror for self-reflection. In a fascinating study, a psychologist asked students to rate the personalities of their acquaintances. The findings revealed that people often possess the traits they attribute to others. For instance, those who described their friends as happy and kind-hearted were likely to share these qualities. Conversely, individuals who perceived others negatively tended to exhibit those same traits themselves. In essence, the way people view others can be a reflection of their own personality.

Now, let’s delve deeper into the power of intuition. With practice, intuition allows you to perceive a person’s character more effectively than words or body language alone. Intuition is that gut feeling…

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Sarah Daniel

Writer, blogger, activist, Researcher & Analyst at Self-Employment. As My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates