hello
when i am forced to deal with the public, in a business sense, i have to project an upbeat sunny disposition, even though i may be screaming with anquish inside. no one wants to hear that "i am having a down day" or "i'm really tired"...when they ask "how are you?"...they mean hello. actually its a good thing to deal with people because you may be faking it, but that, i think kinda puts you in a better mood and pulls you out of your depression.
just a thought, about the benefit of getting involved with people somehow. perhaps we should spend more time listening rather than talking.
take care
bob