Are you an optimist or a pessimist?

[beanzontoast]

I doubt we'll win it though. Can't see it meself.

(or should that be ?)

 

[Landslide]

I used to be half-empty, but life half-full is a lot better for my mental health!

 

[BigonaBianchi]

yeah but this is a different glass!

 

[col]

Ah - but when you talk to others, do you talk about expecting the worst or about hoping for the best?

Good point I suppose i expect the worst in reality which helps keep me safe i think,rather than not expecting it and having a close call or worse.Thats if iv understood what you said correctly?

 

[snakehips]

Half full ? half empty ?

I think the glass is too small (usually)

 

[beanzontoast]

Good point I suppose i expect the worst in reality which helps keep me safe i think,rather than not expecting it and having a close call or worse.Thats if iv understood what you said correctly?

Yes - I'm a bit like that, though I tend not to talk about my 'prepare for the worst' attitude out loud, because it can sound pessimistic. It's hard to share a fear or a problem without sounding pessimistic sometimes, though.

 

[Landslide]

 

[Dayvo]

I'm an optimistic realist!

 

[zimzum42]

All the bloody optimists were up on this thread around 8am.....

the pessimists, or what i refer to as the normal people, eased themselves in after 10am, like civilized folk.....

 

[Crackle]

There's no option for 'drank it': In other words I'm a realist.

 

[HelenD123]

I'm an optimistic realist!

Me too! I hope for the best but have to be realistic about things.

 

[Hover Fly]

Half way to the bottom and getting emptier.

 

[tyred]

Of course, if you put it in a smaller glass, it would appear full(er)...

 

[Rhythm Thief]

It's hard to remain optimistic when you're looking for a job in haulage at the moment. I'm considering applying to my local Aldi as a shelf stacker or checkout operator ... doing 5 8 hour shifts at the rates on their website would leave me with around the same money I get at the moment for a 50 hour week, once you factor in the fact that I wouldn't be spending maybe £15 a day on petrol.

 

[Blue]

My glass is always full.

I love my life. I always worked hard, nearly always made the right moves and ended up is a situation where I see nothing but enjoyment for the rest of my natural - which I trust will last for many years.