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Pondering Wearing A Hat
So, I was reading in my Health textbook today about the differences between optimism and pessimism, and I was curious to know what the majority of people here are.
According to these definitions, taken from the book:
Pessimist: one who has the tendency to see what is gloomy, or anticipate the worst possible outcome.
Optimist: one who has the tendency to look on the more favorable side of happenings.
Another optimist definition that was given was: "to see the worst in complete realism, but believe the best."
Oh, and a downtownist believes that a little downtown in everyone's lives makes life better.
If you are something else, please specify.
Also, if you feel like you have your own definition, please give it. I will eventually be editing all definitions into the OP, at some future time (hopefully).
According to these definitions, taken from the book:
Pessimist: one who has the tendency to see what is gloomy, or anticipate the worst possible outcome.
Optimist: one who has the tendency to look on the more favorable side of happenings.
Another optimist definition that was given was: "to see the worst in complete realism, but believe the best."
Oh, and a downtownist believes that a little downtown in everyone's lives makes life better.
If you are something else, please specify.
Also, if you feel like you have your own definition, please give it. I will eventually be editing all definitions into the OP, at some future time (hopefully).