Wow, the OP I made was six months ago! I had completely forgot about it. I agree with Eskielover myself and especially about paying someone ahead of time before a job gets done. Some many casual people I know have offered help to me, but I never take them seriously or up on it. I guess with my OP I was thinking more like the very important people in my life; and it seemed like they were dependable before. My sister used to come through on her promises but lately she hasn't. So now I don't take her seriously when she says she's going to do something for me. On the other hand, lately she has told me that she's going to send me something but it may take a good while because she doesn't have any money. She's always saying that.

Another song of "Games People Play" by another group is The Allan Parsons Project. It's different from Joe South and The Spinners (though I like those also). The Allan Parsons Project song is very true to life, unfortunately.