Charisma

I think I have a moderate amount of charisma. I'm generally in my own world too much to cultivate it, but sometimes when I'm feeling especially sociable I do a good job of entertaining people. There's a certain amount of risk involved in being outgoing since some people are a little averse to others coming on too strongly, but generally I find that I can get along with everyone even if I don't always become good friends with them, though I feel like I could be good friends if I tried. I guess I just don't think about it enough or I don't go out of my way enough. I feel like it's a matter of time management sometimes. I've recently taken a large interest in reading everything I can just for the hell of it and that has made me a little more isolated than I'd like to be, but what can you do. There's only so much time in the day.

It really is an art though, in many ways. Some people dedicate their lives to it, and a lot of them are probably politicians...or comedians or something like that. People that are charismatic need to be good listeners, mannerly, well-spoken, and sometimes...easily amused or easily interested. It involves being a good storyteller and having a good sense of humor, but it's very much about listening and being polite as well. Oh, and confidence and trustworthiness.

How ya doing, buddy?