Many people never really get into integrity … they can’t simply stick to what they say they are going to do … they let themselves down as much as they let everyone else down. Many people have trouble saying *no* so they say *yes* – without thinking that saying no is actually easier and a lot better than engendering disappointment later when they can’t turn up. Also life in the modern world is busy with a capital B – we all do too much – a lot less than we expect of ourselves.
Lately I’ve been considering the majority of people, and I’ve realized that they’re absolutely terrible. The thing is, there are various factors (such as appearance, personality, likability) that can determine how likely someone is to lie to you, or to say “yes” to something when they don’t really intend to do it. When you think about it, people are treated differently because of these factors, which means that certain people are probably MORE LIKELY to be lied to, which means certain people get the shitty end of the stick in life.
I recall reading recently that more “attractive” looking people are actually favored in the world of business, and pretty much in all facets of life. Just think about all the people that are left out of this attractive category? I can tell you first hand – the world is different. And I’m not even that unattractive, but I know enough to understand how certain people are neglected, lied to, and all the while are expected to act as if the world is treating them 100% fairly.
It’s a messed up world.
We’re advanced animals.
The fact that you live in peace and are able to carry out conversations such as this on a message board is the result of so many factors that are completely out of your control. Best consider yourself lucky to at least live in peace, I suppose! As for counting on people – don’t expect to be able to :/
Code | 30-Jan-08 at 11:15 pm | Permalink
They’re animals. Very sophisticated…animals.
Helen | 02-Oct-08 at 3:43 am | Permalink
Many people never really get into integrity … they can’t simply stick to what they say they are going to do … they let themselves down as much as they let everyone else down. Many people have trouble saying *no* so they say *yes* – without thinking that saying no is actually easier and a lot better than engendering disappointment later when they can’t turn up. Also life in the modern world is busy with a capital B – we all do too much – a lot less than we expect of ourselves.
Andy | 25-Aug-09 at 1:07 pm | Permalink
Helen hit the nail on the head.
Lately I’ve been considering the majority of people, and I’ve realized that they’re absolutely terrible. The thing is, there are various factors (such as appearance, personality, likability) that can determine how likely someone is to lie to you, or to say “yes” to something when they don’t really intend to do it. When you think about it, people are treated differently because of these factors, which means that certain people are probably MORE LIKELY to be lied to, which means certain people get the shitty end of the stick in life.
I recall reading recently that more “attractive” looking people are actually favored in the world of business, and pretty much in all facets of life. Just think about all the people that are left out of this attractive category? I can tell you first hand – the world is different. And I’m not even that unattractive, but I know enough to understand how certain people are neglected, lied to, and all the while are expected to act as if the world is treating them 100% fairly.
It’s a messed up world.
We’re advanced animals.
The fact that you live in peace and are able to carry out conversations such as this on a message board is the result of so many factors that are completely out of your control. Best consider yourself lucky to at least live in peace, I suppose! As for counting on people – don’t expect to be able to :/
roymax | 28-Apr-10 at 5:31 am | Permalink
Some people aren’t realistic about themselves let alone towards anyone else.