Can You Pass these Perception Tests?
Perception Week began with my article on your perception of what spam is. It continued with What People Won't Do in Public chronicling some of the changes in what society believes is acceptable, how that has changed our views on civility and how we treat others. Today I conclude with a little perception test.
In order for effective communication to take place, we have to be perceptive of the needs of others. Society has become so busy and, too often, self-centered that we often don't take the time to notice things and we've lost our ability to perceive important clues that help us communicate effectively and respectfully.
Check out this YouTube video...
Now view this one...
Did that give you an idea about how we all need to improve our powers of perception at times? Scary isn't it?
How'd you all do? Share how you did and what your thoughts are about these videos.
9 comments
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This is really cool! I totally missed the bear in the first clip – I saw the gorilla in the second one because I was looking for it – and totally missed the curtain changing colors and the black team member leaving – so great!!
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You’re good Carla. I found the gorilla in the second one but missed the other entirely!
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Well, the 2nd one was much easier to see! LOL This is what magic tricks are based on. The magician occupies your mind with one thing while performing another, that 99% of folks miss as they’re focused on what the magician forces you to focus on. When I used to work at the convenience store, they had a training module in observation. It was, of course, in case you had to describe a thief to the police, but it was basically the same thing. Lots would be going on and you would have to describe various people. We miss a lot! Plus, as you and I have talked about recently. . . who cares anymore? Folks are sadly out for No. 1.
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Rebecca, you are so right. Life has gotten so busy that folks don’t always notice what goes on around them. This causes people not to really listen to one another and then misunderstandings arise.
Thanks for all the RTs on Twitter, Elbert!