The Dog Response

“No matter who you are, you already know what I’m about to tell you: while people aren’t dogs, dogs are happy to see you and respond to you verbally and physically. You can see their joy at seeing you again. That’s why it bothers you when people you enjoy seeing don’t reciprocate with happiness in your presence. It’s a ‘tell’ that belies whatever they say. While they have no tail to wag, their other ‘tell’ communicates their interest or lack thereof. Enthusiasm in your presence is one of the most authentic and positive ways to determine if people want to be in your circle.”