Trust
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Claim
Trust is when we are able to take someone at their word without suspicion, without assuming that there are hidden motives, and that they will follow through on their promises. Trust between groups is similar, that we know we can act without Fear is a primal survival emotion triggered by perceived danger, that there is no Group membership biases perception and shapes intergroup hostility mentality, and that we experience Psychological safety enables risk-taking and vulnerability without fear of retribution, knowing that we are free to speak and be heard.
Explanation
What makes people trustworthy?
- Authenticity - They are authentic, we are aware of their preferences and code of ethics, and know what their goals are.
- Honest - A person can only be trustworthy if they are honest with others and with themselves
- Integrity - They follow through with their values. When they give a promise, we know that they will fulfill it Living in alignment with your values
Sometimes we can't know in advance whether someone is trustworthy or not. Some claim that trust has to be gained. While it's true that trust is dependent on the repeated interaction between people, for example a person who keeps disappointing you is perhaps not trustworthy, but I also believe that as a default, we should trust others unless we have a clear reason not to Humans are good as default.
Why it matters
Having someone who we can trust in our lives is essential for our wellbeing. They can be our Safe Base provides security enabling growth and exploration, a place that we can come to for support and safety.
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Unfortunately, since trustworthiness is a trait with many benefits, some people will try to appear as trustworthy when they only try to take advantage of us. That's why when it comes to big decisions where trust is key and the potential damage from being betrayed is high, it is reasonable to ask for evidence that will help them signal that they really are trustworthy.
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🔼Topic:: Social Connection and Belonging 🔼Topic:: Virtuous Disposition 🔼Topic:: Honest Communication ↩️Origin:: 🔗Link::