I have this gift.  I was a great salesman just because I can identify with others and make them my friend.  Even if they do not want to be my friend.  This can be considered a gift and curse all at the same time.  Just because I can talk people into something, after it happens, it can be an awkward thing.  Today, I try to refrain from this but sometimes it just happens without me knowing till I am in that awkward place.