How much reliable are your dear friends to you and you to your friends?

@dpk262006 (58675)
Delhi, India
November 6, 2007 11:13pm CST
Dear friends how much reliable are your dear friends, who are really close to you and vice versa. If you have to rate them at the scale of 10, which number would you given them say 5, 7 or 9. Some of my dear friends are very reliable their degree of reliability is really appreciable and if I request them to execute a task, I know they would give their hundred percent and my job would definitely be done, no doubt there are some who I would rate at 7-8 out of 10. I on my part try to remain reliable to my friends to the best extend possible and likewise, if I am asked to do certain tasks on their behalf, I see to it that they are accomplished. It would also be interesting to know about your own reliability, how much do you rate yourself, as far as reliability is concerned, on the scale of 10. Thanks in advance. Have a great day to you!
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
7 Nov 07
Dear Deepak, I haven't thought it this way ever. If you are talking about friends, I can't remember the last time I have delegated any duty to anyone. If I take small things into account, like managing some phone number or some address and stuff like that, I have always found them to be at no.1, i.e., I would rate them 10, no issues. Talking about colleagues, I have had some situations where I had to and I guess they did it quite well. Actually, my job description doesn't demand much of it and I can manage it all myself quite well. You too have a great day ahead, deepak.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
7 Nov 07
Sorry, I forgot to answer the other part of your query. I would like to believe that I am very reliable. But, I will leave it to my friends to decide. lol.. Jokes apart, i try to accomplish my duty to the best ability. I just cannot sleep without having it accomplished. I cannot let my friends down. I am there for them anytime, anywhere.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
7 Nov 07
Yes, you are right Deepak. I am pretty much dependable. But my friends over estimate me and I have to live up to them. LOL...
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
7 Nov 07
It means that your friends are reliable and you can rely upon them. As far as you are concerned, I also feel that you can be relied upon in the sense that if any task is allotted to you, you will see to it that it is accomplished in time, rather than you leave it unfinished. Have a great day!
@SViswan (12051)
• India
13 Nov 07
I'm sure most of my friends would rate me a 9-10 on the reliability test:) But as far as my friends go...a couple of them I would rate as 8-9 and most of the others would be a 6-7. I usually go out of my way to help my friends even when the request has been last minute.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
14 Nov 07
It is heartening to know that you have some reliable friends. I can also say with conviction (based on my interaction with you) that you are dependable and reliable and you are a very good to your friends. Thanks for enriching the post! Deeepak Have a great day!
@SViswan (12051)
• India
14 Nov 07
Thanks for the compliment:)I'll try my best not to let my friends down:)
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@ssh123 (31073)
• India
7 Nov 07
I make sure that I do not rely on anyone to do my work either personal or office work. So if the friends are not able to participate in my work, I will not get angry or frustrated. Many of my friends do depend on me and I make sure that I participate to the extend possible to help them. It is really a pleasure to help a friend.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
7 Nov 07
Sometimes, we cannot accomplish all the tasks ourselves, and we tend to rely on others for help, we seek help of those people only, who are reliable. Thanks for sharing! Have a great day and Happy Diwali! Deepak
@subathra (3519)
• India
13 Nov 07
I always try the maximum to help my friends who need my help..even my friends are at their best..they have always cared and loved me so much and stood by my side in times of happiness and sorrows..they are trustworthy and i would rate them 9 out of 10..
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
14 Nov 07
It is heartening to know that you have some reliable friends. I can also say with full conviction that you are dependable and reliable and you are a very good to your friends. Thanks for enriching the post! Deeepak Have a great day!
• United States
7 Nov 07
Hi DeePak! Well I think I have both kinds of friends. I guess their reliablity isnt that important to me, because Im not one to rely on others, unless its just absolutely neccessary. I have really only one friend that I can absolutely rely on. Ive called her at a moments notice and she came to help me. I give her a 10! My other friends, I think I can realy on them respectfully. I do understand that they have children, careers, husbands and that things dont always work out. So I over look it. They are still my friends no matter what. I love and value them all. I would like to think Im reliable to my friends. If Im asked and I say that I will, then I do it. Im honest with them though, and not always can I do something for them. They dont ask too much of me really. But when they do, I like to be there for them. I would rate myself at a 10. hehe Bay Lay Gray xx
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
19 Dec 07
Thanks for sharing your interesting thoughts.
@AliBabuh (25)
• United States
7 Nov 07
On a ten scale? I'll be diplomatic, and just say they're all "pretty reliable"! Honesty does not always a good friendship make!
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@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
13 Nov 07
Friends are gems, they get attached to you so passionately that they surpass in many ways, your own blood relations when it comes to responding to needs that directly affect you. I still remember my wedding expenses-it was exclusively funded by friends, I couldnt believe what friends could do until I saw them take over the entire bill of the wedding themselves. I have never forgotten them and it is for this experience that I consider friends to be the most reliable companions to have in any situation-never under-estimte the power of friendship and please try always to have a person you call a true friend.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
7 Nov 07
I only have one friend that I would rate a 10. She is the best. I do have some friends that I would rate a 7 or 8. But you cant depend on them. I know I can depend on my best friend. Thats why she is a 10.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
7 Nov 07
I value my friendships so much in my life but I would find it hard to place them on a scale of one-ten. All of my real friends are very trustworthy and I do know would try to be there for me if needed. I have a couple that are not reliable really but that is because of their lifestyles and perhaps personality...i just accept it as they are really good people and i enjoy what time i do have with them. As far as myself...if I say i will be somewhere or do something...i follow thru.
@babs_h (20)
• Ireland
7 Nov 07
I think sometimes I tend to be too reliable and then its taken advantage of. My friends expect quite a lot from me but I dont seem to get the same in return in most cases. Sometimes its better to help out but not do too much as in my case, its look at in bad lioght when there comes a time that you aren't available
@fanji008 (775)
• China
7 Nov 07
Well,I don't depend on my friends too much but I have many friends who are very reliable. I would rate 8-10.I like talking with them,sharing ideas and plans with them.My friends also rely on me sometimes.I feel that they really trust me and would like me to give some suggestions.I'm always ready to help and try my best to help them.
• India
7 Nov 07
Well, my freinds circle is realy big. So let me devide it into two. first one, I will rate my freinds 8-9 out of ten. these are my closest freinds. this group of my freinds have around 10 people who would take up every task that I say. They are always ready when I am in a problem. They have helped me out many many times. Second one, my these freinds are also good but they are not so close to me. I havent asked for any help from them till now but hope so that they would help me out if I stuck up in a problem. I will rate them 6-7 out of 10. And about me? I am always ready for them too. Honestly speaking, I cant risk my life for them but I do maximum that is possible and I can do for them.