"Trust With Caution: Smart Gus" (continued) - Accompanies Lesson: 5
Objectives
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LifeFacts to be Taught
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Teacher Notes
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Discussion
Gus makes extra money on the weekend by painting houses. Here we see him talking with a prospective client about painting his house. The homeowner and Gus agree that Gus will be paid $500.00 to paint his house. The homeowner says, "Paint the house, I'll pay you when you're finished." Before deciding to trust the homeowner, Gus asks the four Smart Trust Questions:
- How well do I know this person? He's a neighbor, but I don't know him well.
- Has this person shown that he or she is trustworthy? No, I've never had a chance to find out.
- Has this person been hurtful to others? I've never seen or heard of him hurting others.
- How do I feel about offering my trust to this person? It feels okay.
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