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How to Read Someone’s Personality in 10 Seconds (Backed by Psychology)
The Subtle Signs That Reveal Who Someone Really Is.
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People think it takes ages to really figure out what someone’s about, like you need to sit with them through a few heartbreaks, swap childhood trauma stories, maybe even get caught in a road trip disaster together.
Nah.
Give it ten seconds, maybe even less if they’re the loud, obvious type, and you’ll get everything you need to know.
And this isn’t about “vibes” or whatever people say when they don’t actually know what they’re talking about. This is straight-up psychology. Well, mostly. Some of it is just paying attention and comment sense.
1. The Way They Step Into a Room Says Way Too Much
Some people storm in like they’re waiting for applause. Others slip in like they’re hoping to go unnoticed. Then you’ve got the ones who seem to scan the room like a Terminator, sizing up who’s worth talking to.
- The one who wants attention — Big, exaggerated movements, too-loud voice, maybe a dramatic pause before they say something groundbreaking. Either an extrovert or someone who desperately needs validation.
