tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post326239404913458969..comments2024-03-03T22:03:05.210-05:00Comments on A Joyful Chaos: Amish and ComplimentsA Joyful Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-6829535680150163732013-02-07T09:12:00.346-05:002013-02-07T09:12:00.346-05:00reminds me of something about George Bush - he was...reminds me of something about George Bush - he was mocked (in Boston at least, where I was living) for saying someone was "a good man" - to northerners, apparently, that's the equivalent of "a nice guy." I had to explain that in our native Texas, it's high praise - it means he's reliable, trustworthy, honest, and all that goes along with it. My friends up there DangAndBlast!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11204540335903358779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-68801150735583420102013-01-15T10:20:08.342-05:002013-01-15T10:20:08.342-05:00The term "gut man" is used to speak of G...The term "gut man" is used to speak of God or Jesus in everyday language. I heard it used very rarely, as our people tended to shy away from discussions about Jesus and what he said. Never was it used to refer to a fellow human being.Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484169706539297119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-10879146283253157462013-01-11T13:40:47.938-05:002013-01-11T13:40:47.938-05:00Karen, are you and I related? Karen, are you and I related? Lady Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608765381189723792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-502640364515116112013-01-11T12:44:30.771-05:002013-01-11T12:44:30.771-05:00I think that many children in the American culture...I think that many children in the American culture are rewarded with trophies and praise for non-accomplishments. Praise given at appropriate times encourage and motivate people to do their best. <br /><br />My grandmother believed that children should never receive praise or acknowledgement for accomplishments or behavior. She used to praise her grandchildren to other grandchildren. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171063087193671797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-54758101497070099342013-01-10T19:31:56.830-05:002013-01-10T19:31:56.830-05:00I don't think it is necessary - or advisable -...I don't think it is necessary - or advisable -to over-praise a child. Ben is correct in that regard. But to give a child a "boost" when they do a good job helps them try harder to develop their God-given skills. To praise a drawing or a story may set a child on a path toward a career or an avovation that will serve them well. <br /><br />I do not ever remember my mother paying me a Lady Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608765381189723792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-79447818103079874062013-01-10T09:13:39.993-05:002013-01-10T09:13:39.993-05:00Wait, so are you trying to say that my kids aren&#...Wait, so are you trying to say that my kids aren't the cutest in the whole world, like I've made everyone tell me?? I've got some thinking to do... HAHA Good post, finding that middle ground can be tough. Have a good Thursday ~ The imPerfect Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155280178284448740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-89931982153289795742013-01-09T15:01:19.076-05:002013-01-09T15:01:19.076-05:00I remember hearing former neighbors (Amish) tellin...I remember hearing former neighbors (Amish) telling each other "it was good of you to bring this or to do that"...Now that you mention it, I never heard them say "you were good to do that". That explains why.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-58994250527679855002013-01-09T11:03:26.540-05:002013-01-09T11:03:26.540-05:00My gut reaction is to agree with Hannah, but I als...My gut reaction is to agree with Hannah, but I also think we English have gone a bit too far with never allowing our children to fail.<br /><br />Such a sticky widget. Great piece!<br /><br />Oops, I meant, "I acknowledge your slightly insightful blog entry."Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297666658098056909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-79943625243183565842013-01-09T07:32:00.725-05:002013-01-09T07:32:00.725-05:00I agree with Hannah.
I see nothing wrong with givi...I agree with Hannah.<br />I see nothing wrong with giving praise and encouragement where it's due, nor do I think self-praise is wrong.<br />Sometimes I do things I am proud of. I may have worked hard at it, learning along the way, so when it's complete, I am proud.<br />I do also agree with the poster who talks of getting a gold star just for showing up. Seems difficult to have a middle purplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203918356260463929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-46788955223345424612013-01-08T22:37:38.484-05:002013-01-08T22:37:38.484-05:00Thank you for sharing this. Some of my ancestors w...Thank you for sharing this. Some of my ancestors were Pennsylvania Dutch (German) and it's interesting to learn more about them.Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484592294033354129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-81178553783681671452013-01-08T21:16:52.792-05:002013-01-08T21:16:52.792-05:00We got to hear many Amish phrases today, in fact t...We got to hear many Amish phrases today, in fact there are two of our wonderful neighbors helping out up at our new homestead as I type this. It's late and dark, but they won't leave until the job is done. We've had more fun working together. I mentioned that I'd rather they build our trusses than to buy poorly made factory trusses and one chuckled and said "I wouldn'tSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266816805551915978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-79309317419410974312013-01-08T21:07:40.890-05:002013-01-08T21:07:40.890-05:00This is my first visit to your blog and it is quit...This is my first visit to your blog and it is quite delightful! I will visit again soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-56991062836162572352013-01-08T17:39:12.681-05:002013-01-08T17:39:12.681-05:00I admire the Amish greatly but I disagree with the...I admire the Amish greatly but I disagree with them on this point. If a compliment is honest and sincere then I don't see the harm in it. We can be positive without being prideful. We are put on this earth but once and I want to spend that time filling those I love full of genuine positive words about who they are and what they can accomplish for the Lord. God put us here to help each otherHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620142952809712068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-30515466732730282972013-01-08T16:38:43.838-05:002013-01-08T16:38:43.838-05:00More wise advice from the scriptures. I think main...More wise advice from the scriptures. I think main stream America is getting a little carried away in our compliments and praise. That's why Children get a gold star just for showing up at school ! And I detest a braggert.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346716442453670860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-55852469664278478582013-01-08T13:14:37.913-05:002013-01-08T13:14:37.913-05:00More lessons please!More lessons please!Maggie in Tallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765559579988713682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-80392520224354810892013-01-08T12:58:18.945-05:002013-01-08T12:58:18.945-05:00Linda, feel free to thank them for their kindness....Linda, feel free to thank them for their kindness. Lancaster is used to tourism and I'm sure they don't expect the public to share their ways when it comes to compliments and praise. By now they're used to hearing those things often and won't think anything about it if you thank them for their kindness.A Joyful Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-72106432581252612212013-01-08T12:52:10.058-05:002013-01-08T12:52:10.058-05:00We find ourselves in Lancaster several times throu...We find ourselves in Lancaster several times throughout the year. I'm sure it's appropriate to thank an Amish person for their kindness. Is it best to say "thank you" and leave it at that? Would pointing out the kindness feel excessive to them? Your post got me thinking about that. Thanks!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081701850128310222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-64618726010926762042013-01-08T12:14:29.726-05:002013-01-08T12:14:29.726-05:00Jesus did say to call no man good ,but God! Mark 1...Jesus did say to call no man good ,but God! Mark 10:18 <br /><br />Something to think about..indeed.Simply Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933046149294440134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-70594494741980981172013-01-08T12:12:41.226-05:002013-01-08T12:12:41.226-05:00Thanks for that lesson today Mary Ann :) Blessings...Thanks for that lesson today Mary Ann :) BlessingsSimply Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933046149294440134noreply@blogger.com