How often do you call bullshit?

If you have ever dealt with another human before, you would have found yourself in a situation where their words don’t quite fit. There is just something off about the interaction.

Humans are an incredibly socially aware species. We can discern facial expressions and intonation to identify when the other is being deceitful or disingenuous. This is one of our social super powers that has allowed us to build civilisation.

What you may be picking up on is intention, and..

Intention has a smell.

You know when someone is trying to play you, when the talk doesn’t match the walk, when things seem a bit fishy. This is a red flag and often highlights that the other person may not have the best intentions, or at the very least they aren’t fully revealing themselves.

You need to listen to this voice in your head.

When you start to ‘smell’ something, it is your que to lean in and pay extra attention to what the other person is trying to get you to do. Think about their requests and understand if it is in your best interest.

At the very least, follow your nose.

-ST