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Would you say you are good to your word? Or are you one of those people who says they will do something or promise to do something and it never gets done have have to be nagged at?

I was raised to be good to my word. When I had/have been told to do something or something is requested of me, I try to fit it into my time and make sure it gets done. If there is the likely hood of that not happening, I will contact the person to let them know.

I really dislike it when people say they will do something and they put it off for days or even weeks. When I'm told something, I expect it. Somethings can happen but most the time it is sheer laziness and lack of respect when things aren't done when told otherwise.
 
im pretty good on my word, when im asked to do something i tell them as long as i'm given a time frame so i can complete things without constant stress then it's all good, I helped a friend of mine and informed her it ll take a week as i was in the middle of something else at the time and she understood so that was very good on my part, and the other thing is family members always is good to the word, when i'm binded to something i uphold it.

there are few choice poeple i ll remain good to be true whilist the others can rot in hell, especiually when someone else owes me money ( actually 2 poeple) so they can rot in hell for that since thier a begger and not a achiver.

other than that im a respectful person and when im screwed by them thier screwed by me simple said simple done.
 
:) I am usually good to my word. I belong to the International Catholic Deaf Association, the Director himself is deaf, and is overwhelmed. Their 45th Anniversary Banquet is coming up in Sept. so I offered to help him with it. The Director said he would give me help, but, so far he has not lifted a finger which is fine, because at times I work better alone. On the other hand, the same Director who is so overwhelmed, managed to set up 2 Casino trips, one to Foxwoods, and one to Mohegan Sun both are in Conn.

I asked him when did he find the time to set up both these trips, when the Anniversary banquet should be a priority. Of course no answer. Holding true to my word, I will continue to work on this till the end, then drop lol!!
 
I believe in keeping my promises.

If I cannot, I will supply a valid explanation as to why I am unable to keep my word. I will also do my best to explain why I gave my word in the first place, and why it's changed.
 
Malfoyish said:
I believe in keeping my promises.

If I cannot, I will supply a valid explanation as to why I am unable to keep my word. I will also do my best to explain why I gave my word in the first place, and why it's changed.
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I feel the same way. I would like to add, though, that I try not to make a promise unless I'm certain I can deliver the goods. If I am unsure of my ability to deliver, I will tell the person that. I absolutely try my darndest to not break promises!

In my mind, there's a lot of trust that goes into making a promise. When I make a promise to someone, they know that I am good for it, and they can trust it. Same for the other way around. When I ask someone to promise me something, I am trusting that they will deliver. If that promise is broken, then, so is the trust. Trust is of paramount importance to me.
 
I alway say to my friends and children: "I try what I can but I can´t promise anything".

I beleive in keep promise when I KNEW it´s 100% sure.
 
My problem is that my mother always makes her house very mess and not very organized. My sister's house is related to my mother's. My bedroom is always clean and very organized. I get weary out when she brings more stuff in the house even she asks me to fix something. I told her that I cannot focus anything because she has too much stuff around the house. She always runs off the house to meet people some places all day long. She has been doing that for 5 years.

I organized things in the family room and diner room. She makes them mess again. Then, I am out of energy. She doesn't pay attention what she is doing with her things. I wanted to get rid of unused things, but she would be mad at me if I did that. It would be nice if Oprah's team would clean up for her instead of me. She loves Oprah shows, and she had recorded 100 tapes in the past until it stopped last year. She saved them in a box, and put it in the basement because of no room. Any suggestion?
 
I would like to think I am good to my word. I do not make empty promises because they show how weak your character is.
 
It does suck getting shafted when you really expect others to keep their word when you have done your part. It is a very unpleasant feeling, so I remind myself of that feeling and limitation whenever I bind myself to a promise. If I am forced to break that promise, I let it be okay as long as I am honest with the other person ahead of time or afterwards. Nothing like a little owning up can do for the soul. :)

I usually prefer to put in a waiver ahead of time, so the other person can understand there may be changes or limitations happening to the promise. That way I cover my ass and still keep my honor. :)

The only vow I never plan on breaking is my wedding vow. :)
 
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