A little of column a... and a lot of column b.

[ There's a good humor in his voice even if Ephemera doesn't look up to see his smile. ]

I wish I could offer you a shortcut, but there's no cheat sheet for people. You've just gotta pay attention, be willing to listen and communicate, and stay genuine. I did mean it when I said you're better at reading people than you think -- the wider the variety of people you get to know, the easier it'll become.

[ And then, a bit sheepishly, ]

I hope I always know you best, though.