How to study and read people

To live a fulfilling life, it is important to understand other humans in existence on the same planet, earth as you. Yes! It is needed for everyone’s everyday survival in whatever aspect, phase and status of life. We need to be able to study and understand people. It is not so hard and requires no spiritual powers. For human existence, it is okay to know the basic conclusion of how to study people.
This is an art and needs practice. First, be open-minded and before you attempt to study and read people, you must first practice having an open mind.

Restrain from judging people easily. Do not let emotions and experiences influence your impression and opinions. Be objective in approaching situations and interactions.
Scan people by their posture, appearance, facial expressions. Sometimes, these things can tell you some things about a person. A person’s style of dressing, even accessories, style of movement, body movement, facial emotions, mannerism, tone of words and so on, can point to a person’s value, emotion, goals.

Listen carefully when having a conversation.

Compare and contrast. Create a baseline because people have different shirks and pattern of behavior. Notice difference. Take note of reactions. Look when they think no one is watching but do not stare be inconspicuous.

Use your imagination. Connecting the dots would require using your imagination.

Ask “why” questions for a clearer picture and figure out if you are right.
The ability to study and read people will significantly affect your social, personal and work life. Practice makes perfect, so the more you study people, the more you can read them accurately. It is a skill you can learn to boost your EQ thereby empowering yourself and boosting self confidence and esteem. In all, do not be obvious but act yourself even when your mind is making careful and calculated assessments.