When someone gives you their word, all you can do is take it. They often reveal who they are. If they renege on their word, never grovel at their feet, never give up your dignity to them. They show that their word is hollow and empty. They are the ones who lose value...NOT YOU. So remember that all people have to go on is what YOU present. To gain trust, you must be trustworthy--to gain respect, you must be respectful, to gain honor, be honorable. When you don't keep your word or you dance around your word, don't be discouraged when people dim their light of you. Your word should make you shine because you stand on it!