We are a funny lot us New Zealanders. We are a bit backwards in the selling ourselves stakes and completely useless at compliments; giving and receiving. We are pretty good at a few things though. We are second to none with put downs, we are damned good at cutting one down to size and dab hands at sarcasm. We are the derogatory nation, so don't be getting big headed around here because you won't last a minute.
Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's all bad and it beats being a nation of self proclaiming, full of our own worth tossers. I mean the 'Yeah right' attitude can be golden…..but well, maybe just a little less, just a slight adjustment, a small tweak…….an incey change towards giving each other a pat on the back, a compliment without an aside added. Just now and again, once a day perhaps…..small baby steps are needed.
I will try, oh yes I will and I'm telling you now that the gauntlet of sarcasm was handed to me at birth, rather than a silver spoon. My family are bloody good at it, we thrive on one upminship, and live and die by our double edged sword. I can't promise you sweetness and light, but I will tone down the cynicism a notch and I might even tell you you look nice without pulling a face.
So enjoy it while it lasts all, because I' m not sure if this change will stick…….but you never know. Change #11….Yeah right.
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