ext_1921 ([identity profile] jonquil.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] trennels 2009-01-10 04:40 pm (UTC)

What a wonderful phrase. In the Midwest you weren't supposed to brag about yourself, but there was an understood social contract that others should do it for you.

"How'd you do on the SATs?"
"Okay."
"She's being modest -- she got an 800!"
"Wow, that's really impressive."
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