I don’t think there’s a time when I’m not observing, critically observing. Not in a negative way, just in an intrigued- want to figure you out- kind of way. Typically I’m outspoken, and opinionated, and sometimes a tad on the brazen side. But when I first meet someone, I am none of the above. Shy, introverted and hesitant would be the words best to describe my conference at first encounter. The best example I can think of is the approach a snow leopard has before an attack. Usually shy in nature, the leopard carefully watches her victim for a while before making her final move- becoming confident and steady in her attack before her final blow.
Now of course I’ve stopped perching on couches, and peering from behind the corner when I’m observing, some people just found that a bit odd, but I still keep my emotional distance as concealed as possible.
I assume this behavior is due to the combination of inquisitiveness and skepticism. That step into the unknown, but hope in the possibility. Characteristics which are necessary when meeting new people, right? I wouldn't want someone to form a negative opinion based mainly on uncertainty, I'd appreciate a bit of possibility mixed into the encounter. So that's what I try to have, because it seems thats sometimes believing the best of a person involves faith and naivety.
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