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When someone says they're "decent people," I take it to mean "good people." There's a country song that I kinda like (well, I like the idea of it, not so much the actual song) about how good people will be there for you when you're drunk, or sick, or down on your luck, but aren't necessarily what society sees as "good." I tend to follow that line of thought.
As for "decent," I use that completely differently. I don't think I've ever used it to describe a person. Maybe a book, or a movie, or a show. If it was decent, it was all right-- not spectacular, but pretty good.
My parents use "decent" as in "clothed," or "able to appear in public." Example: Mom knocks on the bedroom door and asks if I'm decent. If I'm not naked, I say yes. If I'm going out and she thinks I'm "indecent," it probably has something to do with a short skirt and fishnets.
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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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