Is there an easy to employ Method of Observation which offers insight to other's character, motive, etc.?

Question

Although I do feel that dialoge and sincere interest are key to understanding others, at times other methods may be helpful.

One's "Gut" may be effective as well, yet with regard to this question, I am just interested in Observational Method(s).

Is there a short list of Tips, or a 1-2-3 Guide which may aid one in better listening to discern through behavior, e.g., language, gestures, silence, what one is Not saying? The point here is not to "Pigeon-hole" or shrink others into convenient little boxes. It is more at taking hints, cues from those who, for whatever reason, do not feel confortable with disclosure.

To "Read" (for lack of a better term) someone effectively, assumptions should remain out of the picture, along with other ineffective methods.

Learning of effective methods of understanding others, while keeping it reasonably simple, is where my interest is.

Any useful suggestions?

Answer 1

1. Talk about your values, morals in context of a situation and stop talking and listen to them, they will tell you what they think of themselves.

2. Watch what they do. That tells you how they are.

Answer 2

It's called LISTENING..Please professor ,keep it under your lid..