A story of two people, as told by a local preacher:
Two couples moved to a new area in which they didn't know anyone. The first couple asked the local Methodist minister, "We're new round here. What are the neighbours like?"
The minister's answer was, "What were the neighbours like in the area where you came from?"
"Oh, they were all brilliant. They were always very friendly, polite and helpful."
"You'll find that the folk around here are exactly the same" said the minister.
The second couple asked the same question but in reply to the minister's question "What were the neighbours like in the area you came from?" they replied, "Oh, they were nasty so-and-sos. Most unfriendly, rude and generally spiteful."
"You'll find that the folk around here are exactly the same" said the minister.
Wise words indeed!