Motive

Today, someone I haven't talked to in months and months emailed me. The email was very generic, a sort of "Hi, how are you?" type. My mind immediately jumps to motives. Was she just thinking about me or is there something she wants. I don't mind if there is something needed from me, but don't beat around the bush. Or is there really a bush to beat around?

I'm probably over thinking the whole situation, but I can't help myself. Email is so hard to read. You can't really tell the intent of the person unless it is spelled out using just words. Humans are so much more than just words.

I'm particularly good a poker. I'm won a couple of tournaments and in home games. Probably a good $1,000 over all. My family asks me what makes me good at the game. It's the ability to read people.

You can read people, but you can't read email. Body language and tone of voice are just not a part of email.