I have been taking care of the house, and the cats, while Tricia and my extremely handsome son George are away. This evening, my own television set being defective, I took the opportunity, whilst I was in the house, to watch some television, and that is why, I am in such a fragile emotional state. I have been watching, undercover boss USA.
He cried a lot, an awful lot, and as he cried, I found myself crying with him. The difference between him and me, was that he cried openly and didn't care who saw him doing it. Whereas I cried to myself. Well all right, admittedly, I was alone. The point is though, that if I had not been alone I would have hidden my tears. Why? Because I am British, and must always have a stiff upper lip. It has been drummed into me over many years.
We British, adopt many American ways. I notice that our youngsters are not so afraid to show their feelings these days. I tell my extremely handsome son George, that if he wants to cry, he should let the tears flow.
I think it is a good thing to display emotions openly just like the American boss did. I just wish I could do it. Maybe writing about it is a good way to start. Hey! I feel better already!
John, I think that I would be crying just watching some of those ridiculous reality shows. Thankfully, we do not subscribe to any cable services so without much reception we never watch TV at home and it's no loss, cause when we travel and those shows are on in the motel rooms we realize how lucky we are not to watch any! Hence we cry tears of happiness.
ReplyDeleteI hereby knight you an honorary American.
ReplyDeleteI'll send you a big box of tissues, you wooz! haha! Maa
ReplyDeleteTears cleanse your soul. Laughter repairs it. Emotions are to be experienced and shared so others get the benefit of them too. That is why your blog is so popular, you know. You are cleansing and repairing and allowing us to do it with you.
ReplyDeleteEmma said it all.
ReplyDeleteTears also release the tensions. I've found that the older I get the more readily the tears flow. I wonder why that is? Even though I'm a cold hearted cuss I can weep buckets watching a sad movie. Mind you, I still like being British.
ReplyDeleteI think it is the N American air. When I arrived in Canada 21 yrs ago. I had a stiff upper lip and a 'broom up my backside' to match.
ReplyDeleteNow, I'll cry at the drop of a hat....especially if it's a nice hat!!
Jane x
Oh I hear you my Grandfather was English and my Dad was not to show emotions. I am a girl that would rather see a well adjusted blubbering man than an uptight keep it all inside sad one. Good post. Found you at Maa's blog. B
ReplyDeleteAmerican men only figured that out in the last couple of generations. Sometimes it's a good thing. But I think in general Americans should do a lot less feeling and a lot more doing.
ReplyDeletesometimes i watch undercover boss too if i can remember, and there were times they made me cry too, with the boss. i am also slowly learning the more open emotions here, i actually like it rather than hiding. i am happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sharkbytes. We've only been doing that relatively recently. Maybe it's something that goes in cycles, and the next few generations will change back to the old way.
ReplyDeletewell it's your party and you can cry if you want to
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