Joe,
> I read the posts on -trust- and I guess I have a somewhat simple approach.
> I think when I begin any relationship with another individual I don't
> really -trust- them. I seem to just give them the -benefit of the doubt-
> at first and then let our experiences with each other decide whether or
> not I ever -trust- that other person.
Your message got me thinking about how I begin relationships, and how I
build my trust in another person. Early in a relationship, I put so
little of myself at risk that even "benefit of the doubt" does not seem to
apply. Through early interactions, I listen for clues about how the
person approaches relationship, and I make some (mostly unconscious)
decisions about trust. Only when I feel safe will I start to risk. As I
write this, it occurs to me that I might benefit by risking more earlier.
Regards,
Dale
--Dale H. Emery -- Collaborative Consultant High Performance for Software Development Projects E-mail: dale@dhemery.com Web: http://www.dhemery.com
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