Quote Originally Posted by tejing View Post
I practice with people with whom I have a temporary, superficial relationship, like cashiers and waiters. (For example, when a cashier tells me "have a nice day" or the like, I push myself to produce a warm smile when I respond) If you screw it up, the consequences are minor, but you still get feedback.
I should try this. I produce a "friendly smile" when I'm talking with people, but I mentally imagine it as a superficial veneer. That means when I'm talking with real people (cashiers aren't people, right?), maybe I don't "fully commit" enough to really trying to be friendly and interested in them.

I've always been surprised there isn't enough "Socionics self-help" resources. I think there's so many people who move through these forums that we could build up a greater repository of wisdom. I'd love more discussion about people skills ("Fi and Fe skills").