Trust

I was trying to get ticket's for Fahrenheit's Music Showcase online yesterday and found a particular seller who offered a pair of tickets. We came to terms and arranged to meet on Monday to complete the transaction.

Later in the day, he texted me his account number to say that I can send him the money through ATM funds transfer beforehand if I feel comfortable with it (since I offered doing that earlier through the phone to make sure he reserves the tickets for me. He said it's ok then.). Of course, I will prefer to hand the money to him in person and get the tickets on the spot, hence, I asked him to trust me with my words and I will give him the money when I meet him on Monday. Earlier this afternoon, again, he texted me to say that he hopes I honor my words as he just turned down another offer.

I guess it's difficult to trust people especially when you have not met that person. What I can do is to reassure him that I will honor my commitment. I too, am worried that he may take my money and flee yeah? At least for now, what he stands to lose is a potential buyer for tickets he got for free (the tickets were given to people who bought Sony Ecrisson phones from M1).

This brings us to the question of trust. In most life situations, you either choose to trust and risk being disappointed, or distrust and make life difficult for yourself. I will usually choose to trust people unless proven otherwise. Afterall, even our closest people may betray us. So what about taking a gamble and learn to trust? We MAY just hit the jackpot and meet very reliable people. ^^