THEME 3 — Social Emotions & Authenticity

“Don’t put on a mask”

• Meaning: don’t fake your personality

• Connotation: negative if you do it

• Context:
  You refuse to put on a mask just to impress people or fit in with a lifestyle that isn’t yours.

Show genuine interest

• Meaning: truly care about others

• Connotation: positive

• Context:
  You’re trying to improve socially by showing genuine interest in people instead of overthinking.

Read the room

• Meaning: understand social vibes

• Connotation: social intelligence

• Context:
  Your emotional nature helps you read the room, especially when people are sad or hiding things

Be real

• Meaning: be authentic

• Connotation: strong, respected

• Context:
  People appreciate you more when you’re real, not when you try to mimic others.

Keep it low-key

• Meaning: stay discreet

• Connotation: calm, mature

• Context:
  Your style is low-key — simple, clean, confident — not loud or attention-seeking.