Learn From People Watching...Some Would Say It's Stalking...

Tonight I once again sit in my office as our building is being used for an event. This event is in no way tied to our daily operations, but with 200+ people here, it's hard not to be sucked into the socializing. But sometimes I go into my office and look out the large glass window to observe the social interactions of my guests.

Every now and then it is important to stop and just be, take in  your surroundings, and observer the mundate, trivial, often overlooked aspects of our daily lives. Everyday people are moving from one place to another, on their cell phones, conversing with others as they walk, driving through busy streets, delivery drivers making their rounds; life is always happening.

Everyday life has lessons for us if we stop and become aware from time to time.

Things to look for:

• watch how people talk with one another
• observe drivers as they talk on their cell phones, react to traffic, or sing to the latest hit on the radio
• witness the body language of those around you
• observe how people laugh, joke, or play with one another
• if you happen to see an argument, watch how they display their emotions
  

Now don't be a stalker, but sometimes watching how people communicate or how they react to internal and external stimuli can give you some interesting ideas for blogging or discussion.

Next time your sitting at a restaurant, in the lobby somewhere, or waiting for a flight, just stop to watch people. You can witness some pretty interesting things.

Photo Credit, cuellar