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I only bring it up if it organically comes up in coversation in a non-braggy way.
I don't need to brag, because I'm not seeking to impress anyone or gain their approval. But sometimes it's nice to be able to talk about the things we experience in life.
Well - IF I was fortunate - I would like to think I would occasionally (not over-the-top) - invite people to an event, dinner/lunch, etc. - maybe pick up something you see at a store that makes you think of them or it would be something they'd love..... (I'm not fortunate so can't really answer for sure I guess).
Let's say you are fortunate enough to be able to do or have something really cool, that not a lot of people can say they have. Like
*frequent vacations
*VIP access to sporting events or concerts
whatever
Are you genuinely humble? Do you keep it a secret? Brag? Humblebrag? Just be matter of fact?
What's your natural tendency.
To the extent I experience it, I tend to keep it on the down-low and say as little as possible.
Internally my recognition of benefiting or being fortunate was just that (Internal).. not preaching or pointing out to strangers and I find it rather instructing of others which is none of our business to tell others how to deal with things!!
Fortunate~~ Could undoubtedly be due to simply, being in the right place at the right time ( or some would think "Meant to BE" or My got feeling to decide this happen to be the Right one.. BUT some may say it was divine intervention! But mostly I appreciated good fortune and appreciated it.
As I aged, I always revisited some of these things and realized that most of my good decisions came from LIFE EXPERIENCES and analyzed them the best I could so apply in future situations. It's obvious.. NOT all decisions work out and it basically suggests.. Learn from the BAD ONES so as NOT to REPEAT THEM!
Who am I to suggest I am blessed??? Lucky maybe initially but learned that " Learning Life Lessons" and determined to NOT REPEAT BAD decisions was my best option.
Meanwhile, I also realize that just sometimes Bad things happen and one has no control over it! Paranoia shouldn't be the reason you avoid anything.. BUT applying life lessons and critical thinking to the WHO/Why and Wherefores??? when deciding to invest, travel, environments to visit/ stay in relationships just may be your best BET!
Many seem to have horseshoes around them, no matter what they do.. BUT the outcome eventually may be their downfall.... especially if gains were made by taking advantage of others!! I'd like to think, any fortunate results I had in life was do to NOT hurting another
I can tell you this ~ I am fortunate to be alive, and I don't mind declaring it when the moment calls for it. I had a health surprise that was an anomaly and I really should be six feet under. But it escalated to that point because I could not get my doctor to take me seriously, and whenever I find myself in a discussion regarding medical oversights, I have to bring this up.
I had a job that provided very excellent benefits but I kept that on the down-low because most people don't have that.
My house is paid off next month and I have no qualms about bragging off that announcement as it comes up. It isn't much of a house but with one more payment it will be all mine. Many people dump starter homes to move up, and they end up paying mortgages forever. We didn't do that.
I just retired. A few family members found it odd that I kept it so quiet and wasn't interested in a party. I hate parties and wanted no fuss. Even at work I kept it low-key.
Are you genuinely humble? Do you keep it a secret? Brag? Humblebrag? Just be matter of fact?
What's your natural tendency.
Matter-of-fact. It's my life, that's just the way it is.
Some people will interpret it as bragging, since there seem to be an astonishing number of people out there who resent everyone who has more than themselves. But I'm not responsible for whatever reaction they have or the little meanness in their spirit.
It's probably useful to keep in mind that the-haves have tragedies, too. This has been the worst year of my life.
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