Does it ever seem as though there are ZERO genuine people in the world anymore?

Or does it just seem that way to me?

Beatbox34 · 31-35, M

There are genuine people. The numbers are quite low and they're hard to come by but not extinct yet.

This random incident happened to me the other day.

On my way to work, I ran out of fuel on my motorcycle. There wasn't a gas station anywhere near me and even if I had to get to one that would be 3-4 miles away. A person stopped by and offered me fuel despite running on reserve. I felt so bad so I offered him cash to compensate as he had helped me. To my surprise, he denied it. All he said was this, "I hope you get to work safely, that itself is satisfaction for me. I don't need the cash. You can help someone else in need to repay me if you want to."

That was really heartwarming and it's hard to come across such people. I lost hope before that in humanity but my view changed. A small glimmer of hope can make a huge difference.

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Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@Beatbox34 I hope you do. I have always been genuine but now, I wonder if I really care anymore. 🤷‍♀️. Maybe I'm just tired and things will look better tomorrow. Meh.

Beatbox34 · 31-35, M

@Tomorrow Given how people have used me for their selfish needs. I really lost hope in humanity but I do try my best to help people despite being an introvert.

But yes, genuine people do exist. It may be a smaller number but it's enough to make a difference.

Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@Beatbox34 Even just one can make a difference

Ghostinthemachine · M

I believe there are, and I have the evidence to prove it...my friends :)

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Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@Ghostinthemachine I do. They are good ones irl, but there are times...it just seems that people are more users than friends. Probably just my mood.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Tomorrow I understand. It’s part of the ebb and flow, the give and take in any relationship. Hopefully the good outweighs the bad

Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@Ghostinthemachine Thanks. I'm sure it will.

nowic2 · 61-69, M

Not to me. I know plenty of genuine people.

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Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@nowic2 Thanks. 🤗 I feel like my days of meeting people, connecting with them, are pretry over or at least rather limited now too. Maybe that's a good thing.

nowic2 · 61-69, M

@Tomorrow that's a real shame. It's always preferable to have people around you that you know you can trust. All the best!

Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@nowic2 Thanks. You too.

SW-User

Well, I think there never was genuine people in the world.

Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@SW-User I think there were. I think they have all but disappeared now.

SW-User

I did feel people were kinder and less conceited before. Now you can hardly get a hello from people . @Tomorrow

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

Very rare but not extinct in my opinion.

Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@PhilDeep Genuineness is definitely difficult to stumble over anymore.

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@Tomorrow Partly I think it's because people are on social media a lot and can lie without so-much immediate likelihood of being found out. Maybe that's a temptation to pretend to be something one is not, deceitfully seeking acceptance?