Using brief examples, illustrate what the text means by calling social relationships complex.

The text calls social relationships complex because the meanings that we attach to what others say or do can differ vastly. For example, what one person might see as an apology, another person might interpret as sarcasm. What one person thinks of as a harmless prank, another might experience as a deeply hurtful personal assault. What one person intends as respectful silence, another sees as unwitting acquiescence or as cold indifference. Seeing ourselves as others see us is not an easy thing. But throughout our lives those rare moments when we are able to see ourselves as others see us often yield valuable insights for personal reflection and growth.