Forgive my indulgence in sarcasm; this issue really gets my goat
I’m a 21-year-old single girl who often gets reference calls for my friends’ shidduchim. I’m happy to help my friends by giving information. Recently, however, I got a call from a woman who refused to identify herself. I pushed back a little and the woman hung up on me. I had been advised in seminary not to give information if the caller won’t identify herself, but now I’m wondering if I did the right thing. Did I shter something for my friend? Why would people not give their names? And how should that impact my response?
Call Me “Anonymous”
Ah, the brave warriors who hide behind the shield of anonymity. How can we not be dazzled by their heroism, as they unearth secrets, plumbing the depths of the lives of others, all while hidden by their invisible cloak.
Forgive my indulgence in sarcasm; this issue really gets my goat.
Honestly, I don’t get it. Yes, I understand that it’s easier to remain anonymous when you’re asking personal, probing questions, because the questions reveal as much, or more, about you than the answers reveal about the potential shidduch. And, yes, I understand the desire to protect yourself should you end up saying no.
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