My Word

One thing that annoys me is when people don't keep their word. If they have no intention of doing so, they should keep their mouth shut. And its a shame when those who can't, insist on doing so anyway. Apparently the days when a person's word was their honour, have fallen by the way side. Although I am sure there are still some who are good for it. When a handshake is still considered as good as a written, and signed document.

I have always tried to have my word mean something. Even when my daughter was little, and I would think about something fun for us to do. Which wasn't always easy because I worked more than full time. Sometimes she would get upset with me because we didn't often get to do fun things. But when I was able to do something like that, I would make sure I had all my "ducks in a row" ahead of time. Enough time off, bases aligned, and the money to cover expenses for the intended event. Until that was in place, I would never say a word to her about it. Once I knew everything was arranged, then and only then, did I tell her.

In that way I was able to avoid the "never let you forget it" disappointment that was sure to follow if I didn't, or couldn't, follow through. Even with others, I didn't like letting people down. If I didn't think something was possible, I said so. Thereby, avoiding dashing high expectations, that were simply unattainable. I would rather let an opportunity pass, when I was unsure, than say I could do it, and not be able to.

It doesn't matter if money, your time, borrowing something of yours, or whatever the case may be, are involved. The principle is the same, don't make promises you cannot keep. It not only makes you look bad, but like a liar, and one not to be trusted. Why would anyone want people they may deal with on a regular basis, to view them in such a poor light? Just keeping my word out here in the country.

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