Do you tell people you help people in need?
By Rainegurl
@Rainegurl (2156)
Philippines
October 27, 2008 8:53pm CST
A question is bugging me for some time now. Do you tell other people that you help people in need or that you give to charities? You see, i do that as often as i can but i am not certain if i should make that known. Part of me says that i should for the chance that other people get inspired and try to help too. Another part of me is worried that it may be categorized as bragging (i try hard to sound matter-of-fact when i talk about helping so that i would not sound boastful). Or is there is a rule that you must keep that to yourself?
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5 responses
@Citizen_Stuart (2016)
•
24 Nov 08
Only if it comes up in conversation. Most people do what they can for charity, depending on what their own circumstances allow, so it's no big deal. The only exception to this is when I was doing a bit of charity fundraising last year, because I was after as many people as possible to sponsor me. But that's an exception, usually I just give a bit of change when I can - nothing to brag about.
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
hi, citizen_stuart!
but your bit of change can do more that you can imagine. it can be a big help.
thanks for sharing. take care!
@cometrang (33)
• United States
24 Nov 08
I wonder the same thing sometimes.
I don't mind so much to say that I'm always helping my friends, on here, but in person I never tell someone that I'm always helping others because it makes me sound conceited and so I guess I try to stay modest about it. I think that's the best way to do it..if you want someone to know, then just keep giving and eventually they'll see. At least, for the people who matter.
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
hi, cometrang.
i guess by people who matter you mean those people who understand and know your purpose. never mind those who criticize you and who are suspicious with your intentions of helping others, right?
thanks for responding. take care!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
28 Oct 08
no, not really. i do it because i want to not for any glory.i don't think there's a rule about it. it's just a personal choice.
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
hi, antiquelady!
i think you are right. there really is no rule as long as you know what you are doing right?
thanks and take care!
@lyy284891086 (623)
• China
28 Oct 08
of course i will call others to help me when i have troubles ,but if i can teat with that i will do it by myself .if i can't i will call for help.
@smallsaozhou (827)
• China
28 Oct 08
sometimes i tell people about that and sometimes mybe not.That depend on differet status.Sometimes i don't want to tell people that i have helped a person in need because i don't want them to think me a boastful person.They will think that the motivation i help people is to win the praise,but for some intimate friends of mine ,i will let them know these experience of me because they know about me well and will never misunderstand me , i like to share my feelings and experiences with them.
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
hi, smallsaozhou.
thanks for the response :-)
have a great day!
