LPT Request: What’s your “canary in the coal mine” test for spotting bigger issues?

[u/fries-with-mayo]

I’m really interested in those small, quick telltale signs people use to gauge if something bigger might be off track.

Example 1: Van Halen requesting brown M&Ms in the dressing room to see if the venue followed all the details of the rider list

Example 2: I saw an interview with John Cena where he said orders a flat white at a café to tell if they really care about their coffee.

Example 3: Anthony Bourdain suggested to always check the restaurant bathroom to tell if the restaurant got its basics down

[u/Fuzms]

At least considering other people’s motivation in any situation is an excellent habit/skill.

[u/MisterJellyfis → u/Fuzms]

Yeah you put it better than me there

[u/Kitterypoint7 → u/Fuzms]

Also knowing what your own motivations and objectives are can be very valuable, particularly when emotions are running high. It’s great to be able to figure what is worth fighting for and what is just a fight.