Reverse Psychology

Chapter 1

I use different typ

es of communication all day. I work at an espresso bar and I am cashier and I serve the customers. All day I am thinking of the types of conversations I am holding and why I am having them. Most of the time it is use of instrumental goals. People come because they want product. Often times though, we have friendly conversations as I make one’s drink. I see the difference it can make when I ask people how their day is going. Many people really enjoy this and just casually chatting.
One thing I have noticed about myself is that I am a huge self monitor, maybe too much. I am constantly thinking very deeply about what I say before I even say it. I over analyze what I say to people, or how I behave with them. I guess I’m a bit self-conscious.
I think I’m a really hard person to get to really know. I feel only my closest friends and family really know who I am. I also think I can get my point across much better throu...