Context: This was a survival tactic ; I did n't feel pain each and every time people acted according to their own nature . You could say I became cynical , as I did . I always expected the worst . Over time , I changed these views . I prepared for the worst , but hoped for the best , and when the worst came around , I tried to deal with it to the best of my ability .
Question: How might I act once the worst in people come out ?
Option 0: i will prepare for the worst and hope for the worst and deal with it as best as I can .
Option 1: i will prepare for the worst and hope for the best and deal with it as worst as I can .
Option 2: i will prepare for the worst and hope for the best and deal with it as best as I can .
Option 3: i will prepare for the best and hope for the worst and deal with it as best as I can .
Answer: 2