Your Brain Reads the Room First

“Most everyday interactions aren’t as random as they seem. Your brain is constantly scanning for subtle

signals—tone of voice, facial expressions, pauses—long before you consciously

respond. This happens automatically, without effort. That’s why you can sense tension in

a room before anyone says a word, or feel uneasy during a conversation even when nothing is

obviously wrong. Your brain is interpreting patterns faster than your awareness can catch up.

Once you realize this, you start noticing how much communication happens silently.

And how often your reactions are shaped before you even choose them.”