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#973162 added January 11, 2020 at 3:01pm
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I like people: some raw, some stewed.
30DBC: "Do you tend to be skeptical or trusting when meeting new people? Is your first impression of someone generally accurate, or does their true character surprise you?"

I don't trust people like I used to.

That said, I talk to almost everyone. and can usually rely on the kindness of strangers.

But there's a difference in chatting and trusting.

First impressions?

Mark *CheckG* Immediate connection the day I met him when I was 14. Still kind and friendly 40 years later when I last saw him.
Kevin *CheckO* Again, a connection. I was 26 and ill in South Carolina. I trusted him, and rightly so, for 24 years. No longer in touch though. *Sad*
Gary *CheckB* I was dazzled the first day I saw him 20 years ago. I made the decision to trust him years ago. We're still in touch.

Others?

When I met Lee in 1978 we did not like each other. Two wounded people and very different personalities. By working together we became friends until she died a couple years ago. First impressions were totally wrong in this case.

I've definitely made mistakes. I took in refugees and people-in-need for years. Of the 30 or so, only a couple created minor problems. But one ... turned out to be a social psychopath. Very dangerous. I'm only safe because he doesn't know where I live. Chances are he is in prison or dead.

So what's my score? I dunno. I tend to attract nice people.

I leave Tuesday for Taiwan. I'll meet up with friends and meet dozens of new people, mostly travelers. Almost all will be trustworthy.
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