Most people are likable - if you know them
There are some people that are just outright unlikable. You probably know a few. I know that I do. They have done things, said things, and approved of things that leave no doubt in your mind that they are not to be trusted, befriended, or respected. You have first-hand knowledge of their despicable behavior. You may have even given them a chance to redeem themselves, but they consistently exhibit unlikable behavior. Sad but true, there are some people like that. Then there are other people that you may not like but you really don’t have any hard evidence against them. Maybe they just strike you the wrong way. Maybe you've heard some rumors or gossip about them and have made a judgment based on hearsay. Maybe you don’t know them well but you've heard enough about them to categorize them in your unlikable file. I've felt that way about some people and, to my own discredit, in some cases I have never really taken the time ...