T.V. shows like Sherlock and Lie to Me have always intrigued many because so much of it has to do with deduction and the study of people. If you haven't seen either show, I'd recommend both, they are amazing. Back to the point, while no one can be at the level of Sherlock Holmes or Dr. Lightman, observing people has become a pass time for many an introvert. However, as with many things, being too observant can be a curse as well as a blessing. Here are some issues that come hand-in-hand with being too observant.
1. When you get caught staring at someone because you're studying them...
Things can get really awkward...just be calm and look away fast!
2. When you surprise someone (creep them out) because you know so much about their habits
Just because you've sat there watching them for the past few minutes...no big deal.
3. You end up becoming super sensitive to the other person's reactions to things
Ever heard of something called micro-expressions? If not look it up it's pretty cool.
4. You get slightly annoyed with people don't see what you see
Even if all you've done is just study the person for like ten minutes but it still kind of annoys you.
5. You try not to judge people based on what you've seen
But let's be honest it happens more often that we care to admit.
6. You get sucked into observing people and you end up never interacting with them
7. If someone asks you to tell them a little about them you go full on Sherlock
And get super giddy when you find out if you're right. It becomes like a game for you.
8. You forget that you're the super observant one and sometimes it hurts when people don't notice things about you
Sometimes.
9. People get intensely curious as to how you perceive them
Okay maybe not that intense.
10. You aren't as observant as you think sometime.
Humans are weird and complicated so don't be discouraged.
11. You think you know when someone is lying 100% of the time
Which is not always the case. People are not as easy to read as you think.
There is no way that you can completely comprehend a person from just studying them. If you are observant, it isn't a bad thing just try your best to not be a wallflower and interact with your friends. Have fun, don't just watch people having fun.
