The word trust has its origins in the Indo-European root droust meaning βsolidβ and βlasting.β
Trustworthiness is an esteemed virtue among friends and employers alike and it comes with a host of perks.
Those with more trust are less likely to lie, and appear more ethical, more attractive and even happier ; someone who is deemed trustworthy appears to epitomize a set of positive characteristics, including ability (skills and competencies), benevolence (t…