Joe,

"So, other than that, how was the play Mrs. Lincoln?"

Actually, I believe that people are optimistic or pessimistic as a result of what they have encountered in their lives. Those who have the breaks, or do not have problems thrust on them will expect to go along in that way, being optimistic. Those who have things occur which impact their lives will have a tendency to think more on the possible negative aspects.


Just my opinion. And I think this is a general tendancy, NOT an absolute rule.