How often do you hear a person say, “Just kidding,” when you really know they were not? It is usually when a person is insulting another person’s appearance, vehicle, home, job, etc. This phrase is also used by men to women that they are dating. They are hoping to succeed in a very personal way and when the woman says, ‘No thank you.” their reply is usually, “I was just kidding.” Make no mistake about it they were not. They tend to be quite serious just to see how far they can go. Of course, in today’s society by the third date women are expected to give into whatever the man is desiring. Although lately the newer generation is changing to the old ways. Years ago that was out of the question and the tide is turning to return that type of standard primarily for the women. Fooling around and using that phrase can often hurt another person’s feelings. When people make various statements they are doing it to be hurtful or insulting. I know that that phrase is supposed to smooth everything over, but it doesn’t. Children say this frequently but the majority of time they mean it. However, if they are caught at something, the phrase ‘just kidding’ may help them out of a jam. Saying, “Oh I didn’t really mean it,” doesn’t work either. It’s quite simple. You would not have said it if you didn’t mean it. In the Good Gus series, the truth and nothing but the truth was in all stories. Children need positive examples as life is not easy. The Good Gus series is available both in e-book and paperback. “Misplaced Trust” has plenty of characters who lie while saying “just kidding.” Relax after a long day with it in e-book. The Good Gus Series is available online at Kindle, Nook and Waterstones. Hard copies, personally autographed, are available through our website www.goodgusbooks.com along with past blogs for your reading enjoyment. Now available audio and videos for the Good Gus series on YouTube! Digitizing for all the books are available now on YouTube! “Misplaced Trust” is now available on Amazon in e-book form. It is also available digitally at www.misplacedtrustbook.com. If you are thinking of a Will or a Living Trust, “Misplaced Trust” with a five star rating on Amazon will give you the information you need to make an informed decision.