Condensation

There is this little thing called condensation that people take for granted. Its an amazing thing, really. Fluid trapped in a bottle may evaporate when heated, and condenses on the insides of the bottle when the air cools. Of course, most people just see the condensation, and do not consider how those drops got there. 'Condensation', they say, as if it were some form of magic.

Just so with behavior. People have droplets that form from condensation - they could be a short retort, something considered rude, or even something that is surprisingly nice given the person and the context of the condensation. But few people take to time to consider what caused the evaporation in the first place.

When getting to know people, this is important. Some will dismiss things, calling them condensation, without thinking of what causes the evaporation in the place. It could be pressure and heat, as with water. It could be that they are reacting to things which are around them, including the person observing the condensation in the first place. And it is even possible that the person observing the condensation had a hand in creating the evaporation - and are shocked at the effect.

It takes a lot of factors to make condensation. Everything plays a part. Understanding how one's actions affect others is important, but once again it becomes more complicated because condensation doesn't occur in only one person. A passing comment about hair length can create condensation, just as picking at a mental scab can as well. Condensation in people is never one sided.