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DoubtfulOptimist t1_jd6e0bb wrote

Reply to comment by wecangetbetter in LPT: don't assume dishonesty or malice. You and others' lives will be much happier. by Alcoraiden

I never really understood this phrase. Verifying that someone is on the up and up literally means you don’t (fully) trust that person. Otherwise there’s no point in verifying.

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wecangetbetter t1_jd8fjyt wrote

I trust that my car is going to get me from point A to point B.

Doesn't mean I don't still take it in for routine inspection.

I trust that my doctor isn't giving me bogus advice.

I still get a second opinion before getting a surgery.

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DoubtfulOptimist t1_jd8ojds wrote

I think it boils down to the meaning of the word trust. If you have to verify, you lack trust. By the way, I’m not arguing with you, I’m just explaining why I think that phrase doesn’t really make sense.

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