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Possible Implications of "Being Proud" of Someone
March 29, 2014 8:51 am
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If you've accomplished something, be proud! But is it condescending to say you're proud of someone when you had nothing to do with their success? A listener worries that the meaning of the word proud includes a sense of ownership. This is part of a complete episode.
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