“Humans are by nature too complicated to be understood fully. So, we can choose either to approach our fellow human beings with suspicion or to approach them with an open mind, a dash of optimism and a great deal of candor.” Tom Hanks, actor
Well, I couldn’t have said this better myself…
How many times have we pre judged people, only to stop the relationship even before it had a chance to start?
I remember times when people have been openly intrigued and happy to meet me, and others when I felt like I had to prove myself even before we got into a conversation. I also remember which of those two scenarios helped me like the person more. (And which one – less.)
The solution is simple. Give people a break. Assume that they are awesome, and that you just haven’t found out why.
