what is your general opinion of people around you?

Being a member of the human race, a society requiring daily interaction with strangers and expecting a certain amount of social grace, is a double-edged sword. If you choose to be a bit suspicious and keep your boundaries obvious, you are viewed as standoffish and perhaps even antisocial, but in giving everyone the benefit of doubt, you are often setting yourself up to be taken advantage of. Personally, I have a natural inclination to want to please people and go out of my way to make them feel special, but I have learned through several very painful experiences that most people have a "me first" attitude and exhibit animalistic survival and even predatory behaviors whenever the opportunity arises. There's a common tendency to take care of number one first, because nobody else will. That works to a point; however, the well being of others should not be compromised. Sadly it seems, the tribal values of our ancestors have been exchanged for the less than civilized - survival of the smartest. Quite ironic for a so called evolved species, don't you think? I've often been told, "Keep your enemies close and your friends closer." and for the most part, that has been good advice. Still, there are many people out there worthy of true friendship. They are far and few between, and once found, should be treasured forever. Time doesn't make a friend any more than blood makes a family. I have no siblings, but I do know several men and women who have become my brothers and sisters. We are not family, but we are more than friends. We may not be able to see or talk to each other for long periods of time, but in perfect love and perfect trust, we will always be clan.

My friends, they are good, My colleagues, they are nice, My family members, they are dear to me My teachers, I love their company Other people, I move cautiously and I know little about them. Tehre cannot be general opinion, there can be specific opinions my dear comfort.

Whenever I feel that there's a negative force surrounding me, I might just walk away from it. But I don't really feel like that when I'm with my friends, we all have differences but we do accept that and understand each other for we all have our very own reasons for being selfish at times. I also feel like that at times, and when it does, I only stay at home and rather do something that could alter those negative thoughts. Last year, I also had a relationship with a girl whom I thought has a good personality. But later on, I found out that all she did was think of negative things that I have unconsciously done. I got tired of it and we broke up, as this was always the reasons she always points out whenever we have some discussions that later turns into arguments..

You have been very fortunate to find someone that is not selfless. I have never found anyone like that and would love to, but I think they are few and far between. Most of the people I know only want to do things that benefit themselves and no one else. There have even been times when I go to visit and they are like can you watch my kids while I go here? I'll only be a few minutes. A couple hours later they finally come back. It's like I'm a free baby sitter for most. Then there are other friends who are never happy and want to complain about everything that is going wrong.

I do agree with you. Most of the people are selfish. They are just concerned about themselves and do not bother about others. Anyway that never bothers me even.

The lady you have met must be one of the nicest people around cause not many people are like her. In this New World, where technology, money, power and greed rules, people in nature are extremely selfish. I once heard a saying, 'If you have a problem, dont tell to other people. 95% of them dont care and 5% is glad you the problems. Such is the nature of human beings these days that they are even ignorant to the cries of Mother Earth. But, of course the lady you mentioned is an exception.

i can say that there are many types of people. i can classify them in different categories. some zre good to me who really wants my good. son=me envy me. But i think most of the peopel now are not so clear about things now.

I see this also. Most people these days are so unfriendly. I have never found a genuine person in my lifetime outside of my marriage. they all use me up, talk to me like a piece of trash and treat me that way also. They don't care as long as they feel good themsleves. I have not found anyone who cares for my feelings other than my husband and my daughter. I do not have friends because of it.

I think that most of the people that I meet are quite nice and that they are not all selfish. Everyone has a different opinion, likes and dislikes and some cases culture. I am keen on traveling and I like to meet people of other nationalities and respect their culture. I am interested in their language, traditions and religion. They differ from me and it is great for the world is an interesting place. A child that is sad when they arrive at school might have arguing parents. A teenager might seem selfish but they are just growing up and developing their emotions. People get an idea of what they like in life as they get old. I know many caring people.

I don't know what to say with some people around me... Since am from the Philippines its very common to have gossiper neighbor... They care much with life of other people, rather than fixing their own lives!

hello'there i have been living in my area now for along 5 years and in this time i have not met any freinds ' though iam a very social person i join in all the events that's going on in my area not one single person has even tryed to make conversation to me , i moved here to start a new wonderful life and make great freinds with decent country folk's but i think i was wrong in my decission as they are all stuck up ...t's SORRY MY OBSCENE LANUGAGE

i cant say i know many people like ur female friend but i know there are alot of great kind hearted people out there . i am a very sociable person and can get along with most people as long as they give me the same amount of respect tnat i give them . but i do find like you that alot of people are selfish and neglect other peoples opinions and feelings . but my overall opinion is that there are alot of great people out there that deserve being treated and thought about right