Personal Connections

verb present participle of the verb 'confide', which means to trust someone with private or secret information

adjective showing confidence; trusting

• She was known for her confiding nature, always willing to share her thoughts and feelings with others.
• I feel comfortable confiding in you about my problems.
• I never expected him to start confiding in me like that.
• The tree stood tall and strong, its branches confiding secrets to the wind.

noun In South Asian cultures, 'wasta' refers to the use of personal connections or influence to get things done, often bypassing official procedures or rules.

• In some countries, having wasta can greatly influence one's chances of getting a job.
• My cousin used his wasta to get me a discount on the car rental.
• She's always using her wasta to get out of doing any work.
• Having a strong network of connections is like having wasta in the business world.