Originally Posted by
tarwheel
...I really have no way of knowing whether he was lying to me or telling the truth, but he seemed sincere when we talked. I generally give people the benefit of the doubt, if they talk to me. In retrospect, the whole situation was rather humorous, but it sure didn't seem funny to me at the time.
Compost happens, and often what seems most annoying at the moment is good for laughs later on.
BTW- a positive attitude about this kind of stuff, and giving people the benefit of any doubt, keeps them from spoiling your day.
IME- if you look for the worst in people you'll have no problem finding it. If you expect the best, you'll find that too.