I know this is "unscientific" and not supportable with actual facts, but---

[smirkymonkey]

60. Yes, I just posted something similar on another thread. It works with me both ways.

Getting positive and negative vibes about people. There are some people that I instantly like and feel really good about. And sometimes I fight the negative vibes I have toward people because I feel like I shouldn't dislike the person without having a good reason, but there is just this visceral reaction that I can't control.

However, almost always invariably I will find out eventually that there is a reason for me to feel the way I do about the person. I have learned to always trust my instincts.

My manager is one of those people. Everyone always talks about what a great guy he is and how nice and friendly he is, but I have known from the start that there is just something phony and deceitful about him and I am getting more evidence all the time that my initial impressions were correct. And I still feel bad about it, because he is so good at hiding behind his persona, but I know there is even more to it than I am currently aware of.