I’m surprised at the amount of cynicism expressed on this topic. I love when this happens. I find it very reassuring. It makes me feel like the world ain’t so bad, that people generally are good, trusting, and trustworthy. Even you cynics on this page, who are suggesting that people are “stupid” to ask you to watch their stuff, admit that you wouldn’t actually steal it. So, see, you’re really not as dark and evil as you would like us to believe.
I do this, and am asked to do this, all the time (and I live in Los Angeles, makes me wonder what people who DON’T live in Los Angeles are talking about when they accuse us all of being cold, impersonal, unfriendly, and self-involved- I haven’t seen it). I have never once been let down in this situation and, similarly, I have never let anyone else down.
Maybe one day I will be let down but that won’t change my attitude. I am a much happier person believing in the goodness of others. I might be better “protected” if I were a cynic but I’d be much less happy. I’d rather be happy than protected. Boo-ya!