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As an old professor, I'm accustomed to praising students when I see an outstanding effort. There was a 30 something young man named John who was making a beautiful wood carving of a bird. I watched for awhile, we chatted and then I told him it was the most beautiful wood carving I had ever seen. His face turned red. I realized that overt praise was uncomfortable. I don't know if that was because of a personal reason or his culture but I've been careful afterwards though I do slip into overt praise on occasion.
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Max (Plain Catholic)
Mt 24:35
Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God
Mt 24:35
Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God
- steve-in-kville
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Re: praise
As for hearing praise, all I ask is that the person giving it is sincere. I had a boss or two over the years that went overboard, telling me I'm doing a great job only to roast me about something later in a performance review.
As for giving praise, at least in the home, I try to tell the children "good job" when tasks and chores are done without pitching a fuss. Its one thing to do what's expected. Another when someone goes above and beyond. Know the difference.
As for giving praise, at least in the home, I try to tell the children "good job" when tasks and chores are done without pitching a fuss. Its one thing to do what's expected. Another when someone goes above and beyond. Know the difference.
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Re: praise
I agree. Praise is entirely different from flattery. I'm sincere in my praise and words of encouragement. I don't use flattery at all.steve-in-kville wrote:As for hearing praise, all I ask is that the person giving it is sincere. I had a boss or two over the years that went overboard, telling me I'm doing a great job only to roast me about something later in a performance review.
As for giving praise, at least in the home, I try to tell the children "good job" when tasks and chores are done without pitching a fuss. Its one thing to do what's expected. Another when someone goes above and beyond. Know the difference.
That young man perhaps came from a culture that does not engage compliments and didn't know what to think. It was a beautifully done carving. The feathers were detailed and quite realistic as were the eyes and feet.
BTW, my post was in the other thread. How did it get posted in its own thread?
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Max (Plain Catholic)
Mt 24:35
Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God
Mt 24:35
Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God
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Re: praise
The moderators move in mysterious ways. I think they are doing a good job, though.MaxPC wrote:BTW, my post was in the other thread. How did it get posted in its own thread?
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Re: praise
They are probably blushing right now.ohio jones wrote:The moderators move in mysterious ways. I think they are doing a good job, though.MaxPC wrote:BTW, my post was in the other thread. How did it get posted in its own thread?
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