Do People See The Real You Or A Distortion?

I know what people think about me without exchanging one word with them. It's a skill I've developed my entire life. I'm not claiming psychic ability; it's something more akin to seeing a finished puzzle from just a few of the pieces, or recognizing the hidden phrase on Wheel of Fortune from just a few revealed letters.

And what people think about me is all too often just dead wrong. It's a common error: people will fill up an empty wine glass with their own favorite vintage. They look at me b...