Lately, I’ve been wondering how we can keep interactions genuine when so much of our communication feels polished or edited almost like a movie with flawless CGI. In visual effects, the magic happens when the illusion feels real, even though we know it’s crafted. But with social skills, authenticity is the whole point.
How do you balance being thoughtful about how you present yourself while still staying true to who you are? Are there little “practical effects” we can use small, unfiltered moments to keep things real? I’d love to hear how others navigate this, especially in a world where first impressions often happen through screens.