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I agree with the objections. But, still, I sometimes actually feel something like pride in the face of others' accomplishments. I do. And maybe I should call it something else to be more polite. Or not mention it at all.
Recently I have mentioned it. In one case I called it "an irrational pride". In another I called it "a vicarious pride."
Frankly, I'm not merely happy for them. I don't think I share in the credit. I don't think I'm judging -- but I see how it sounds that way.
But then there is this feeling that screams for expression.
I realize there are two different definitions for pride, but since one of them is one of the seven deadly sins, I try to avoid using it altogether unless I'm talking about the sin. I usually say,"I am pleased" (with myself, with you, etc.) It can also be modified with very, extremely, or anything to show just how deeply you feel.
This might just be repeating what said in the call (which I missed), but 'proud of you' is often idiomatic , an expression to show support or encouragement.
'Proud of her/him,' when idiomatic, means that the speaker's personal stakes or moral principles are being well advanced by the actions of her/him.
Robert said
This might just be repeating what said in the call (which I missed), but 'proud of you' is often idiomatic , an expression to show support or encouragement.'Proud of her/him,' when idiomatic, means that the speaker's personal stakes or moral principles are being well advanced by the actions of her/him.
Or it means you have been gulled into spending vast sums of money and vast amounts of energy buying overpriced tickets and refreshments, and purchasing souvenirs of an organization you really don't have any connection with, except as a mindless lemming of a consumer.
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