Your energy in moments that don’t require anything special says a lot. The way you greet someone in the hallway. The tone in your voice during a routine update. The attitude you bring to a low-stakes meeting. These micro-interactions are often the ones people remember most because they feel the most honest. You weren’t trying to impress. You were just being yourself.
And that’s the point. The version of you that shows up when nothing major is happening? That’s the one people learn to trust or avoid. Every eye roll, every sigh, every dismissive glance sends a message, even if no words are exchanged. If someone feels uneasy around you, it might not be because of a single conversation. It might be because of the tone you’ve been setting all along.