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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

Trust, reputation, and credibility carry a ton of weight in most professions. If you’re not dependable and don’t look like you have any integrity, you’ll have an awful time trying to get your job done. Especially if your work requires you to interact with other people throughout the day.

Industry insiders took to an enlightening AskReddit thread to share the biggest red flags that a ‘professional’ is untrustworthy. Scroll down to pick up some of the signs that you shouldn’t blindly trust just any ‘expert,’ no matter how wide their smile.

Meanwhile, Bored Panda reached out to the author of the intriguing thread, u/ShapingTormance, and they were kind enough to share their thoughts about building trust. Check out our full interview with them below!

#1

Older woman healthcare worker writing notes at desk with laptop and bookshelf in background, focused on work. Never trust a librarian who agrees to ban books.

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    #2

    Casino roulette table with stacks of chips and players placing bets in a lively gaming environment. Don’t trust a man who bankrupts casinos with your economy.

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    #3

    Healthcare worker wearing mask and gloves, focused on writing notes, representing unvaccinated healthcare worker concerns. Don't trust an unvaccinated health care worker.

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    #4

    Audience raising hands in a dimly lit space, symbolizing unvaccinated healthcare worker concerns and job performance issues. Don't trust a minister of God that preaches hate.

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    #5

    A woman receiving communion from a man in a suit, surrounded by people in a modern indoor setting. Don't trust a pastor who wears expensive shoes and watches.

    EDIT: of course I'm not saying "don't trust all pastors because all pastors are awful!!!" The point in the original question is about YOUR OWN INDUSTRY.

    Since I'm an actual pastor, I thought you might want to know how I determine whether or not someone who claims to be clergy puts me on guard or not - and wearing flashy clothes, watches, shoes, or who drives a luxury car (that's obviously not an cold clunker that they've fixed up) - THOSE are reasons for me, a pastor, to be made wary of other people who claim to be a part of clergy.

    For those of you who just don't trust pastors of any kind because of the hurt you may have experienced at the hands of the unscrupulous or the awful representatives of the cloth - I deeply and sincerely apologize for that pain. I, too, wish that had never happened.

    Wonderful-Power9161 , Pavel Danilyuk Report

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    #6

    Healthcare worker in lab coat and gloves using a pipette in a laboratory setting, focused on precise measurements. Don’t trust the scientist who can’t say “I don’t know”. A good scientist knows they don’t know everything.

    RomanoCheesed , ThisIsEngineering Report

    #7

    Young woman stretching on bed by large window, representing unvaccinated healthcare worker concept in a bright room. Don’t trust any life coach/consultant who uses “we all have the same 24 hours in a day” as a comeback to the “I don’t have time” excuse.

    I absolutely do not have the “same” 24 hours in a day as child free Oprah Winfrey, with her paid staff and zero daily commute.

    AriesProductions , bruce mars Report

    #8

    Male teacher engaging students raising hands in a classroom setting, illustrating unvaccinated healthcare worker concerns. Don’t trust a principal who was never a teacher. .

    CantBuyMyLove , Max Fischer Report

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    #9

    Two women having a serious conversation in a bright room, representing an unvaccinated healthcare worker discussion. Famous psychologists that are tv personalities are not famous because they are “the best”. “The best” exists in research and or the clinic.

    tmotytmoty , cottonbro studio Report

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    #10

    Young man in a blazer holding a perfume bottle, reflecting a casual but confident healthcare worker appearance. Don’t trust a wine sales rep that wears heavy cologne/perfume. It messes up your ability to taste samples in sales meetings.

    chrza , Ushindi Namegabe Report

    #11

    Healthcare worker wearing gloves and white coat with stethoscope, preparing for patient care in clinical setting Always let the nurse give you the shot, never the doctor...

    Uncle_Bill , RF._.studio _ Report

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    #12

    Audience at a live event, one person raising hand, backlit by bright stage and orange light, unvaccinated healthcare worker context. Don't trust a religious person who is loud about being religious.

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    #13

    Smiling healthcare worker in apron standing indoors, showing signs of being unvaccinated and unprofessional at job. Don't trust a restaurant manager who's never waited a table. This includes brewers who open and run brewpubs.

    Fearless_Lab , Andrea Piacquadio Report

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    #14

    An unvaccinated healthcare worker and an elderly man reviewing medical information together on a couch at home. Don’t trust a home care aide/special needs provider who claims to know what causes autism.

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    #15

    Close-up of an unvaccinated healthcare worker examining a patient's teeth using dental tools in a dim setting. Don’t trust a dentist who’s anti-fluoride.

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    #16

    Person with black nail polish writing notes with a pen next to a floral coffee mug, symbolizing an unvaccinated healthcare worker. Don't trust a writer who doesn't have a strong opinion about Oxford commas. Preferably, they should have the *right* opinion about them (they are good and everyone should use them) but even if they're wrong you should still trust them to write better than someone who doesn't care either way.

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    #17

    Stethoscope and pen on medical documents representing unvaccinated healthcare worker in clinical setting. My job seems to get new ones every day recently, not sure why... The most recent is Don’t trust a doctor who recommends women of childbearing age refrain from using Tylenol.

    theoutsideinternist , Pixabay Report

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    #18

    Man in a beige jacket giving a presentation to an audience, illustrating unvaccinated healthcare worker concerns. A teacher who isn't interested in learning new things.

    uninterestedteacher , fauxels Report

    #19

    Two hikers with backpacks walking on a trail toward snowy mountain peaks under a cloudy sky. Don’t trust a hiker who says they love nature but leaves trash behind.

    Broad-Try-8127 , Toomas Tartes Report

    #20

    Young person with dreadlocks wearing earbuds and jacket, writing notes near a bridge in urban outdoor setting, unvaccinated healthcare worker. Don’t trust a writer who doesn’t read.

    nekosaigai , Ketut Subiyanto Report

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    #21

    Laptop screen showing lines of code related to software testing and framework, highlighting healthcare worker topics. Don’t trust a software engineer that thinks AI is good at programming.

    thelimeisgreen , luis gomes Report

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    #22

    Young healthcare worker with unvaccinated status sitting at desk, thoughtful expression, laptop, and books in background. Don't trust a 22 year old management consultant.

    hx87 , Yan Krukau Report

    #23

    Person in a yellow sweater working on a laptop and using a tablet, illustrating signs of an unvaccinated healthcare worker. Don’t trust any “professional” artist who likes AI.

    Particular-Leg-8484 , George Milton Report

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    #24

    Two professionals discussing work on a laptop in an office, highlighting concerns about unvaccinated healthcare worker issues. A salesman who says his product does everything you're asking it to do exactly as you are asking for it is lying.

    wastedpixls , LinkedIn Sales Navigator Report

    #25

    Young woman in casual clothes lying on couch during therapy session with healthcare worker holding notebook and pen Never trust a therapist who hasn't been to therapy... extensively. .

    Affectionate-Bad4890 , Polina Zimmerman Report

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    #26

    Don't trust a teacher who doesn't read books.

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    #27

    Young healthcare worker wearing glasses and a blue blouse, sitting in a chair and holding a pen during a discussion Don’t trust a parenting support professional whose adult kids don’t speak to them.

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    #28

    Person writing notes beside open laptop and smartphone on wooden table with coffee, illustrating unvaccinated healthcare worker concept. Don't trust an education consultant or curriculum writer or admin that never had any classroom experience.

    sweadle , Judit Peter Report

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    #29

    Two men in business attire having a serious conversation at a wooden table in a professional setting. As a perpetually single/never married divorce lawyer, I don't love this question...

    unrepentantfuncooker , August de Richelieu Report

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    #30

    Healthcare worker in white shirt and glasses holding a tablet, standing in front of bookshelves with a focused expression If he's got an ipad and a white button down shirt, he's not there to fix your equipment, he's there to try to sell you new equipment.

    Abrandnewrapture , Antoni Shkraba Studio Report

    #31

    Healthcare worker at desk with laptop and code on screen, representing unvaccinated healthcare worker in office setting. Don’t trust an IT person who hasn’t caused an organization wide outage at least once, if more than 5, also don’t trust them.

    TheHarb81 , Djordje Petrovic Report

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