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    Quote Originally Posted by vashti View Post
    I don't think that it really matters *why* you do works that could be considered "selfless". It only matters that you DO them.
    You know me, I spout "actions speak louder than words" all the time.

    I preach it, I live by it.

    But every now and again somebody will ask "why?".

    Nobody is satisfied with "just because".

    Especially if its a reporter or journalist.

    Now it's your turn.

    Ever save somebody's life?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frasbee View Post
    Every save somebody's life?
    Actually, yes. My youngest sister was under water in a lake, and I pulled her out. She couldn't swim - I think she was around 2 years old.

    If someone asks "why", maybe an appropriate response would be "why not"?
    Relax... I'll need some information first. Just the basic facts - can you show me where it hurts?

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    Damn it, I've been making a lot of spelling mistakes lately...

    Yeah, my good for nothing WoW obsessed friend actually saved me when I was drowning in that river. He was a Boy Scout lifeguard, and despite being a chain smoker and completely out of shape, he saved me and swam across the river twice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aegis View Post
    That's crazy!

    Wait...so in the above quoted post, you're not being sarcastic, right?
    Haha no I'm not being sarcastic in saying that I use "</SARCASM>" because I'm being sarcastic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aegis View Post
    So you're not being sarcastic when you use the </sarcasm> thing because you're being sarcastic about the </sarcasm> thing?
    Wrong. I use "</SARCASM>" when I'm being sarcastic, but I'm not sarcastic about using "</SARCASM>" where appropriate.

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    Ah! That clears it up. I was terribly confused.
    I could tell.

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    (hymmm It depends on what context a person is refering when they say you are compassionate. One could be compassionate with one's career, hobby etc.???) In terms of doing voulunteer work (or whatever the case is) doing something you love and being totally dedicated to it dispite what others think of you is compassionate in my book.

    In terms of relationship wise in my opinion its really hard to convey compassion in words. You have to show it. You show it through your gestures, your body language, how you touch and kiss the person. Littel gestures like giving gifts to a deserving person and so forth.
    I want a girl who likes to talk. ......I just dont know what to say sometimes and would rather just listen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry123 View Post
    (hymmm It depends on what context a person is refering when they say you are compassionate. One could be compassionate with one's career, hobby etc.???) In terms of doing voulunteer work (or whatever the case is) doing something you love and being totally dedicated to it dispite what others think of you is compassionate in my book.

    In terms of relationship wise in my opinion its really hard to convey compassion in words. You have to show it. You show it through your gestures, your body language, how you touch and kiss the person. Littel gestures like giving gifts to a deserving person and so forth.
    Sorry dude, you're confusing compassion with passion.

    compassion: 1. a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

    passion:
    1. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
    2. strong amorous feeling or desire; love; ardor.
    3. strong sexual desire; lust.
    4. an instance or experience of strong love or sexual desire.
    5. a person toward whom one feels strong love or sexual desire.
    6. a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything

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    Yeah your right. I am confussing the two. My bad.
    I want a girl who likes to talk. ......I just dont know what to say sometimes and would rather just listen.

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    There's a family I'm lining up to help out who was displaced due to Katrina.

    I spoke with the 22 year old mother about her situation.

    Before the conversation ended, she expressed her gratitude for what I was doing, thanking me over and over.

    It kind of took me by surprise and makes me uncomfortable, I don't know why.

    In my mind, gratitude is assumed, I never know what to say when they shower me with thank yous.

    I don't want to say "you're welcome". Because then I then I feel like it sounds like I'm doing them a favor. 'Cause I'm not. Not in my mind I'm not...I'm simply performing a service. Y'know? It's not like they asked for my help, they didn't, I simply offered. In fact, if anything, I am thankful they accept it. I should be thanking them, and not the other way around.

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    The best response is "thank YOU for giving me the opportunity to do this work".
    Relax... I'll need some information first. Just the basic facts - can you show me where it hurts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vashti View Post
    The best response is "thank YOU for giving me the opportunity to do this work".
    Daaaamn.

    That's good.

    Maybe I'll use that.

    You're a genius Vash.

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    As Ash Ketchum said, "Do you always need a reason to help someone?"

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