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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it is a little odd. Why does that person feel pride for your accomplishments?

Parents feel pride because they are raising the kids. Coaches feel pride because they are coaching. Pride makes sense as they have contributed to the achievement. If you contributed to the success, then being proud of it and the person who achieved it with your time, money, support, instruction, etc makes sense.

A friend saying it. Why? What have they done to feel a sense of pride in what I do?[/quote]

Agree with this. It does kind of sound like a pat on the head. I think in context it could make sense -- say a friend you'd consulted when work was really tough and discussed maybe changing jobs or departments because you were frustrated or burnt out, that person might be proud of you for sticking it out and getting the promotion after coming close to quitting. Especially if they'd advised you to stick with it.

But just a regular friend who doesn't know the ins and outs of your job and played no role whatsoever in you getting the promotion? It sounds or too proprietary.[/quote]

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