This version uses '未可' (not yet), suggesting that full trust is something to be earned over time, not given freely. It advises a gradual, cautious approach to building relationships.
This phrasing is more nuanced, implying that trust can eventually be established, but only after careful observation. It reflects the Chinese value of 'jiāo rén jiāo xīn, jiāo huà jiāo shēng' (to make friends, exchange hearts; to exchange words, exchange voices).
It teaches a balanced approach to social interactions: be open but not reckless. It signals that wisdom lies in gradually building trust rather than being either overly secretive or overly naive.
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