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“What is trust, sidhe-seer, but expectation that another will behave in a certain fashion, consistent with prior actions?” quote by Karen Marie Moning
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“What is trust, sidhe-seer, but expectation that another will behave in a certain fashion, consistent with prior actions?”

Karen Marie Moning

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author Q&A, 2015

Trust is the belief that others will act consistently with past behavior, forming expectations for future actions.

In simple terms: Trust = expectation of consistent behavior.

Key Takeaway

Base relationships on reliable patterns.

Themes

trust expectation relationships

Mood

cautious hopeful

Type

advisory reflective

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • business deals
  • teamwork

Key Concepts

psychology social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions build trust for you?
  • How do you recover trust after a breach?
A Different Perspective

Trust can be broken despite past consistency.

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