is this thing on?

recently, an everyday type of conversation i was having with some long-time friends was recorded. I was aware of the recording, but didn't pay much attention to it, as the purpose was to test the recorder. I should explain that i didn't pay that much attention to it, that is, until the recording was played back. I am going to interrupt my story with a little background information: i have always considered myself a nice guy, painfully so, nice to a fault. Anyway, back to the story: when i listened to my social interaction with friends, i heard how i must sound to others - and i was abrupt, arrogant, and dismissive. hearing myself like that was very eye-opening. I've had few days to reflect on the experience and really must take time to thank God that i was made aware of my behavior now, and not when i was younger, because at my age, it is really pointless to change. whew.