I know we use these forums to get help, but didn't most of
us learn from trial and error to see what works?
Read their body language, if the way they spoke
was genuine and if you caught their bluff.
I personally have learned more by going with the flow
and adjusting to a certain experience, and if it ends unexpectedly,
or if it works, then just continue and don't look back.
I always think that if you neglect your gut feeling,
then bad things will continue to occur, unless you
put an end to it.