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Posted by Dinah on December 9, 2006, at 9:35:58
I discovered to my horror as a self declared (and proud of it) cynic, that to a large degree, and within certain parameters, I tend to expect the best of people.
I don't know how I'll be able to come to terms with this new self knowledge.
Posted by Poet on December 9, 2006, at 11:50:19
In reply to Cynicism, posted by Dinah on December 9, 2006, at 9:35:58
Hi Dinah,
Don't worry I have enough cynicism for both of us, and many other people, too.
Poet
Posted by Phillipa on December 9, 2006, at 12:16:59
In reply to Re: Cynicism » Dinah, posted by Poet on December 9, 2006, at 11:50:19
Lately no one lives up to my expectations. My fault I guess. Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on December 9, 2006, at 15:42:14
In reply to Cynicism, posted by Dinah on December 9, 2006, at 9:35:58
I always expect the best of people, and I'm always shocked and hurt when it doesn't happen. I don't know how to change though. I just want to believe that people are innately good. And usually they are! The bad stuff is just more publicized than good stuff. But I do wish I could learn how to not get so hurt by people.
-T
Posted by Farkus on December 9, 2006, at 16:21:30
In reply to Cynicism, posted by Dinah on December 9, 2006, at 9:35:58
> I discovered to my horror as a self declared (and proud of it) cynic, that to a large degree, and within certain parameters, I tend to expect the best of people.
>Have you ever had a job where you worked closely with the "public"? : ) I think I had expectations of the innate kindness and good of people until that. Now that I think about it, maybe it happened when I got to know my Mother in Law well :-)
Maybe that not what you're talking about.
Posted by LlurpsieBlossom on December 9, 2006, at 23:54:20
In reply to Re: Cynicism » Dinah, posted by Farkus on December 9, 2006, at 16:21:30
I'm cynical of myself.
Posted by finelinebob on December 27, 2006, at 20:07:23
In reply to Cynicism, posted by Dinah on December 9, 2006, at 9:35:58
> I discovered to my horror as a self declared (and proud of it) cynic, that to a large degree, and within certain parameters, I tend to expect the best of people.
>
> I don't know how I'll be able to come to terms with this new self knowledge.Haven't you heard? Optimism is the new Cynicism this year. It's been in all the fashion reports and rags and runways. The thing is that the best designers can pull off Optimism while making it seem Cynical. Now that's talent!
flb
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