Very interesting observations!  The worst is in our own heads as they say.  What we think they think which ironically just isn't the reality.  They worry, we think they are aggressive and annoyed.  They wanna ease any burden, we think they have no patience for us.  Going into sales taught me the opposite of all the negative beliefs people assume the worst with.   I think blocking is too powerful a word and I am beginning to like stoppage as something more accurate.  I just don't like re-inforcing the false narrative that something is blocking me, it's not like anything is in front of the issue.  I think words are powerful and come with feelings so I wanna be more mindful of what I say to myself and others.