I think you are over stating the resentment IMO L337. There will always be people with an axe to grind but truly the vast majority of people I work with are looking for positive people and work with them and not against them when they meet them.
I start from scratch every trip. positive, open and ready to work with all parties. I honestly think that by taking this approach it gives other like minded people the hint that 'its ok to be nice to each other'. The others (wherever they are) keep their heads down for that trip.
I don't think I am 'slow' but really I have seen hardly any venting of spleens. If its happening then its happening in private and thats ok we all have our right to free speech.
My ethos will stay the same...'keep it nice' unless needed.
Life is just too short to harbour resentments and negative energy.