Prudent would be the adjective I'd go with, but sure I'll cop to not wanting to put myself in a situation that allows someone hostile and malicious to do harm to me when there's absolutely nothing for me to gain from it. I don't go around hammering nails into my appendages either but I wouldn't exactly call that being scared.
I think there's loads for you to gain from meeting me. For one, perspective. You have an idea of the type of person that I am, and I think it'd serve you well to have your ideas challenged to give you an opportunity for growth.
I've made no indication that I'd harm you, and yet your mind jumps straight to the idea that I'd shiv you? Come on, that's about as scared as it gets.
Where's the hostility? Where's the maliciousness? It's been in your head the entire time.
Prudent would be the adjective I'd go with, but sure I'll cop to not wanting to put myself in a situation that allows someone hostile and malicious to do harm to me when there's absolutely nothing for me to gain from it. I don't go around hammering nails into my appendages either but I wouldn't exactly call that being scared.
I'd go with scared.
I think there's loads for you to gain from meeting me. For one, perspective. You have an idea of the type of person that I am, and I think it'd serve you well to have your ideas challenged to give you an opportunity for growth.
I've made no indication that I'd harm you, and yet your mind jumps straight to the idea that I'd shiv you? Come on, that's about as scared as it gets.
Where's the hostility? Where's the maliciousness? It's been in your head the entire time.