Trust is the glue that binds relationships and the grease that keeps the wheels of society moving. Without it, all human interaction would fall apart. A glimpse of the various avenues of trust

TIPS FOR CULTIVATING

With strangers

• Give the benefit of doubt
• Try to establish a rapport
• If you have nothing much to lose, listen to your heart

With friends and relations

• Don’t doubt the intention
• Maintain the rapport
• Clarify doubts and misgivings
• Never allow the communication to break down
• If your best efforts do not succeed, accept it and move on

With children

• Don’t assume the worst
• Give age-appropriate
responsibilities at every stage of growth and give them the space to execute it
• Don’t break their trust in you
• Explain how important it is to maintain trust in themselves and others

With ourselves

• Be truthful
• Don’t make commitments you cannot honour
• Be honest and impartial about your own ability and competence
• Assess your trustworthiness every now and then and work on it when required