We all know the unwritten rules and keep to them. But what if we didn’t? Five Family First writers tell us about the day they bucked a social norm
I always say, the thrill of an accomplishment is never complete before you’ve shared it with others.
To my consternation, it’s socially off to go around telling people how amazing you are. But if my editor turned defying societal norms into an assignment, who was I to say no? This was my chance to spend my day bragging about my accomplishments — real or imagined.
I gleefully select my prey. First up is my friend Sussy, who spends her winters dieting; if there’s anything that makes me feel despondent, it’s people who go on diets and exhibit unwavering self-control. This was going to be Sussy’s (sugar-free) just des(s)erts.
I try her twice in the morning but she doesn’t answer. She returns my call a little later.
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