If someone offers you free fruit or gives you permission to forage on their land, treat that as a valuable exchange.

Do something in return for that exchange.

This is how respectful friendships form, especially in rural communities if you are a new comer to a rural area or town.

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It’s become an old school concept but I hope this way of treating people and each other returns more and more.

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Likewise if someone offers to give you something and you agree on a time and a place, don’t stand them up, it’s rude and disrespectful. Their time is just as important and valuable as yours. With everyone having mobile phones, a quick text to say you can’t make it will be so appreciated and understood.

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Taking each other into account, respecting each others time, wanting the best for each other, this is how strong relationships are made.

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Until next time,

Jude x