Pollyanna who?

Another fascinating factoid: Human language is basically positive.  In a survey conducted in 10 different languages it was discovered that people make positive statements, use positive words, much more often than negative ones.  They are calling this the Pollyanna Principle.  She was the fictional character who always saw the bright side of everything.  "You broke your arm? Well at least you can still use the other one."  That sort of thing. The Pollyanna Principle?  It couldn't just be human nature? Or maybe it's a learned response - people seem to treat me better if I say nice things?  Or maybe, most people are basically nice?  I think I like that last one best.