I’ve learned that, in general, I can have a fairly high degree of confidence that something will get done, but I can’t always rely on the timeliness of that follow-through. I’ve also realized that some people turn out to be less trustworthy than they initially seem, which is both surprising and worth keeping in mind.
Asking someone for a favor usually carries an implicit expectation that the request will be fulfilled, so most of my reactions tend to be neutral or mildly positive. I appreciate when peers are willing to do small favors, since it signals a sense of mutual trust. The only times I feel genuinely disappointed are when someone completely fails to follow through or communicate at all.
To me, this highlights the importance of some minimal “filtering” before fully committing to a trust-based relationship; a small test to confirm reliability before moving forward. I’m naturally someone who trusts and forgives easily, so this serves as a reminder to stay aware of edge cases while still choosing to lead with trust whenever possible.
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