i am proud of what we worked for and want to show people(mostly family) but i feel like im bragging, should i just keep it to myself? because they dont have alot of nice things.
2006-12-14 03:47:59 · 14 answers · asked by little S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Well, just make sure you keep your motivation in check. If you want to show them so that they can enjoy the things you have too (ie, inviting them for a nice meal or to relax in YOUR house on YOUR couch or if you offer to drive them places in YOUR car), then that's a nice thing to do. If it's just so they can ooh and aah over it or if it's going to make them feel badly about themselves, I'd be careful.
In any case, I would try to avoid talking too much about THINGS.
2006-12-14 03:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by krobin 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 07:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in exactly the same boat as you are - my wife and I started out in poverty but we made our way.
The most important thing is modesty. Above all else don't simply show off things for the sake of showing off, it really puts people off. I.e., don't call people to say 'I just bought so and so, you have to see it!'. If you call people over to just hang out, and casually mention it well after they're settled in, then it's not so much bragging as sharing your pride and joy.
2006-12-14 03:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by Prakash V 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you should be proud of the things you have now but you dont have to go blasting(hey look what i have!) to other family members that dont have. This may come across as you think you are better than them. You can show it but dont allow material things to change who you are as a person.
2006-12-14 03:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by inquisitor1125 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me too actually--things are going very well now. True pride is generally subtle, though--only if it's pertinent to the conversation should it be mentioned. Like Asbjorn Folling (the guy who discovered the genetic disorder PKU) said, "Knowledge leads to humility." In this case, the knowledge that you can't take it with you will lead to humility in the end.;
2006-12-14 03:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it to yourself. Take time to enjoy what you have and worry less about others. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Don't show off, cause you never know to who and when you will need to turn to them.
2006-12-14 03:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by Haveitlookedat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep it down . Don't brag. They see how well you are doing. just keep up with the good work and they will admire you
2006-12-14 03:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its good to be proud but not to be pointy what I mean is people can see you have the nice things without you pointing it out to them so if they compliment you say thank you and thats it don't go on about it otherwise don't bring up what you have
2006-12-14 03:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by marion r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've got it,there is no need to flaunt it.It will just display automatically,without you even seeing it and I admire you for working hard to get where you are today.
2006-12-14 03:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be proud with tact,u earned what u got (so you say) no call for bragging...enjoy ur nice things!
2006-12-14 03:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋