At least not instantly or obviously. Of course I do have the satisfaction of knowing I did the right thing.
I began a new jigsaw today.
When I opened the box I discovered lots of pieces were still joined together. Naturally I was obliged to break them all apart. It wasn't long before I was regretting that. Never mind: I did the right thing.
Which brings me back to my rant for today. I've complained about this before but there's a new angle on it now.
A cancer charity has sent out a free daffodil pin and sticky labels. (At Christmas it's foot-painted cards that arrive.) If I don't wear/use them I'll feel guilty for the waste. If I wear/use them I'll feel guilty because I will not be bullied into sending a donation.
We all have our own favourite charities (one of ours is a cancer charity) to which we donate regularly so I shouldn't feel guilty but will.
P.S. Trouble with t'internet is stopping me including photos. I'll keep trying.
P.P.S. This jigsaw has a very helpful aid. There is printing on the back meaning, if I have any doubt, I can check if pieces go together.
I do that honorable thing with jigsaw puzzles, too, taking apart where whole sections are still together. And wonder why when I struggle to get it started.
ReplyDeleteNumerous charities send out sheets of return address stickers, hoping, I suppose, to guilt us into sending a donation. I don't send donations to nobody for nothing, especially to some anonymous fund raising organization. But I use the stickers. They are handy, and it gives the charity free advertising. I suppose I am negative about this thing because I have been suckered into feeling sympathetic for slimeballs and I almost always regretted it.
ReplyDeleteIn the US, Federal law says that the recipients of any unordered merchandise are under no obligation to pay for it. I use the 'free' note pads and address stickers and throw away cards but keep the envelopes to mail things in.
ReplyDeleteI never feel guilty for using any promotional item sent to me unsolicited by a charity seeking donations. I didn't ask for the gift but hey, if the organization wants to freely give me one, who am I to say no. Thanks, charitable organization!
ReplyDeleteHmm, now I'm wondering if I could do the right thing and break the puzzle pieces apart. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I get free things in the mail with a request for donation I will probably use what they send but I don't feel obligated to send a donation.