What tells you if a person is trustworthy or not?

What tells you whether a person is trustworthy or not the first time you meet them?
What approach do you use to know if that person can be trusted?

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Carissimi · 70-79, F

You can’t know on first meeting. You can’t know until time passes, and you see how trustworthy they are in different scenarios. Trust must be earned, not freely given. Only a fool would trust someone they don’t know well.

Renkon · 36-40, M

@Carissimi Won't there be someindication that a person 'might' be trustworthy? Like a slight hint.

Carissimi · 70-79, F

No! Absolutely not. There are plenty of charming people out there with the gift of manipulation. Trust that person at your peril. @Renkon

Renkon · 36-40, M

@Carissimi So you have to let their actions speak, right? How long will it take for you to know?