A fair question, though I like Su's outlook: Use Occam’s Razor in interpersonal relations: look for the simplest, most straightforward explanation that assumes

A fair question, though I like Su's outlook: Use Occam’s Razor in interpersonal relations: look for the simplest, most straightforward explanation that assumes the best of everybody. Stay away from people who always have a conspiracy theory involving twisted office politics, unfulfilled Machiavellian ambitions, and unspoken agendas.