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Originally Posted by sassyfox
Sometimes Andy lacks emotional intelligence to read a room and recognise that no one wants his opinion right now. His timing and delivery is poor, which is why he can't resolve the conflicts he has with people.
That's the thing: he's not a reporter in there. He's a housemate. His inability (at times) to take off his analytical hat is what makes people feel uncomfortable.
It's one thing to be judged by the public - that's the entire point of this show. It's another to be judged by your fellow housemate, who should view himself in the same boat as you.
Andy can position himself as a viewer/observer, when really he's a pawn in the game (as they all are).
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Yes, I said upthread that academic intelligence and emotional intelligence don't always go hand in hand and he does lack that at times. So we agree on that.
But take it from me as one who has reporter friends - they NEVER entirely take off their reporter hats. It's my opinion a reporter is born, not made. But it doesn't mean my friends are one - dimensional people looking to catch me out on mistakes I make and point out my failings any more than Andy is. Maybe if they are very bored they might get tetchy and lapse a little..
