2007-12-09 06:25:52 · 9 answers · asked by Lean_on_Me 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I just read an article in the Sunday Paper about this. Here are the Top 10 rules to follow to avoid a "bragging" letter, which no one cares to read.
Rule 1: Remember, every child is not gifted. Or talented. (It's okay to tell your close relatives about their accomplishements but that is about it.)
Rule 2: In very specific cases, go ahead and break Rule 1 (If your child was suspended or expelled for reasons such as releasing lab rats, then go right ahead. That's funny.)
Rule 3. Trips to Iowa, Oklahoma or Ohio should be, without question, excluded from your letter. (Even our own vacations can bore us. I would stick to specific highlights should you put it in, like hitting a bird and having to cook it to eat cause you're in the desert and you've run out of gas.)
Rule 4: It's always acceptable to say you're "exploring new career options" if you've been fired.
Rule 5: Dos don't rate tehir own section.
Rule 6. Cats and other small mammals like hamsters and rodents should be left out.
Rule 7: If it bleeds it leads applies only to TV news. (Not everyone can handle details to gore).
Rule 8:In case of plastic surgery, ignore Rule 7
Rule 9. If your pet has had surgery, refer back to rules 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Rule 10: By all means, before you seal the envelope, take a few minutes to write, using an actual pen, a few lines wishing the recipient peace and happinesws in the coming year.
2007-12-09 06:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is when my family always does their newsletter. Many are "braggy." After all, if you are going to tell your friends and family about what you have accomplished this year, you are sort of bragging. That doesn't matter. If it gets out of hand, just change the way you say things a bit. If you are happy with what you say, then it's just fine. If you were to only tell the depressing things, no one would want to read it, would they?!
2007-12-09 06:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It's a way to let others you don't see too often have an idea as to what's happening in your life.
>> For example, if you wanted to write something about school, just don't write:
"I'm getting A's in all of my classes, and I will get into a top college!"
>> Substitute it for:
"I'm doing well in school, and will soon attend a college of my choice."
2007-12-09 06:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is OK to send them a Christmas card! Trust me, they would not be offended, but happy that you think about them! From how those dumb people are answering your question I can see that Bush and its war on terror has brainwashed the vast majority of the population...
2016-05-22 08:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like brag sheets , even if the person doesn't think he's bragging. If it too much trouble to write it out , just send it without any message .
2007-12-09 06:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I hate tose letters braggy which they usually are or not
2007-12-09 06:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister does it every year and I think it's great! I get to catch up on all the things I missed with her being so far away!
2007-12-09 06:31:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My great aunt sent me one
I loved to hear about what was going on with her and her family.
I would as long as it is not bragging it would be wonderful
2007-12-09 06:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by lamd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure its a good way to let family@ friends now whats going on with you.
2007-12-09 06:38:04 · answer #9 · answered by Carol C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋