It’s in the nature of people to desire acceptance. To be accepted as a person. Whether it’s in a family group, be part of an existing club, school friendships, at work, or whatever. 

Acceptance of our talents:

Often we’re not accepted on our home ground, early classified and pre-labelled. For example: 

• Jesus wasn’t accepted in Capernaum, known as `his `own city’, where he lived at the beginning of His ministry and did many miracles! They didn’t even recognize that they had someone very important in their mist! Matthew 13:54-57 

And families can be critical. Maybe because they think they’re helping you to do better. Or perhaps your choice of career was against their wishes, so that your skill was discouraged. Then when you do become successful or famous, they are very surprised. 

And, my own humble experience: Every now and again an old acquaintance will ask the question, “Are you still painting?!” Can you believe it? Really! How can an artist ever stop painting, it’s in their blood! 

Has that ever happened to you? 

Most of us start out as strangers on the internet. And surprisingly, you’ll find strangers out there worldwide have more respect for you and your talent or expertise, than those back on your home turf. 

Friendly acceptance:

Friendships and relationships are built differently on Facebook compared with Twitter.  And Steemit relationships are different from making comments on websites. 

Even though they differ, in each case, people want to make friends and build a following. And for that to happen, they realize been positive is more appealing then been negative. And for a relationship to be established or deal finalized, there is a need for a clear understanding and agreeable acceptance.  

The part of acceptance, is the need to build trust. 

Personality and behaviour patterns:

People take note of your background, knowledge, how you write and present your blogs, and compare your portfolio with other websites, products or info out there on the internet, before they accept you, your expertise or product. 

The acceptance of your website, the building of fans or followers, doesn’t happen overnight. It takes constant input in on your part, to show you’re a loyal friend and supporter. 

Friend-shipping is part of marketing:

Building friendships and followers is building connections. The more connections you have, the more chances of you been accepted internationally. 

So if people want to make friends, welcome them with `open-arms’. Give them `tea-and-cake’ hospitality. That is, give them what they are looking for and expect to find on your website and in your blogs. A fun place to be… where everything exciting is happening.