February 19, 2020
Despite what we may hear in the media, I have found people to be more friendly and open if you don’t talk politics. I have encountered waiters, waitresses, and cashiers that smile more and are more talkative when I ask them their name. I have found people smile back when I’ve smiled at them. Sending “thinking of you” or birthday greetings on social media almost always gets a positive response. Even saying “hello” gets the same in return.
So maybe things aren’t as bad as they sound in the news. Perhaps not everybody is out to scam you or break into your accounts. Hearing negative news reports and being constantly inundated with advertised home or internet security warnings actually decrease our trust in others. And we are not even aware of it.
Let’s not be naïve. Sure, there are bad guys out there but perhaps things are not as bad as we are led to believe.
Let’s be smart about who we trust and let’s be friendlier to each other.
2019
