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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Randy Abercrombie, post: 3061024, member: 92655&quot;]I am an old guy with old guy Mayberry established values. You will seldom find my truck locked. Not uncommon to find my house unlocked. I rather believe all folks are basically good until they show me otherwise. That basic tenant has served me well in life.</p><p><br /></p><p>In saying that I will also say that without question, one component of the internet age is that people do communicate differently now than only a decade ago. And the discomfort that comes with personal communication also comes with a level of mistrust. Your body language shows that and as a result those around you become uncomfortable and the cycle perpetuates.</p><p><br /></p><p>I travel a great deal with my business. I travel with large amounts of cash as I don’t like to use cards in unfamiliar settings. I utilize a motel room safe if available. But mostly my cash stays in my luggage. Never once has it been pilfered.</p><p><br /></p><p>And yes. Absolutely have conversation with those around you about your hobby if the opportunity presents itself. Generalized conversation is healthy and serves to build trust between two people. I wouldn’t strike up a conversation with&nbsp; a stranger about the double eagle in my pocket. However saying, “I saw you looking at that double eagle and I am interested in that series” is a wonderful ice breaker.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don’t know your history. Maybe your trust has been violated in your past in which case I would certainly understand your concerns. But I feel comfortable saying that people in general are good. They too are seeking a level of comfort among those around them. Give them that comfort by smiling and talking with them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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