For this post:
1.) name a highly emotional event or situation we all may confront in life.
2.) State the likely (generalized other's) emotional response and then an unlikely, or out of the ordinary, less expected and more personal response due to unique circumstances. Use emotional intelligence in your response.
3.) Suggest a new greeting card for just such an event! (Be sensitive please).
I will go first: Pregnancy: The expected response is excitement or joy, lots of tearful phone calls. Alternative response: Sadness or fear if this was not planned or fear and anxiety if there are problems with health. I believe society puts alot of pressure on us in the event of pregnancy, to be happy, light hearted and blissful. This is a limiting set of emotional possibilities/in reality, so much more is often going on. I have never seen a Hallmark card that says: "sorry you have to start worrying about saving up for college" for a Mom-to-be!"
47 comments:
My situation would be for someone moving in to their first home.
The expected response would be excitement for starting a new part of your life and congratulations on such a big step.
The alternative response would be anxiety from having to pay mortgage, and extra pressure of having to make payments and all the money that will have to go in to furnishing and upkeep.
A new greeting card could read "Sorry you're probably going to be struggling financially now! Hope you can scrounge up enough money to buy a refrigerator!"
-Maggie Cabrey
My situation is a couple getting married. The ceremony is usually very emotional,loving, and a little nervous, where every one looks happy for the couple.However I've been to a few weddings where there has been an ex, old crush, or simply the person everyone thought the bride or groom would end up with. This person usually looks and feels nervous, irritated, and angry. The greeting card would read, "Congrats on the new marriage, to bad it wasn't to me." lol- Devin Kearns
I would have to say that losing your job can be very emotional. The expected response would of course be anger, betrayal, and sometimes sadness. Unexpected would be gladness, happiness, and laughter. The greeting card would probably say, "thanks for firing me, it feels great to be away from you!"
A situation would be when you finally get accecpted to the college you want to go to.
Expected reaction is excited and anxious.
Unexpected is angry and furious about getting to be out on your own for the first time and away from parentals.
I would love to see a greeting card that says "Congrats on acceptance! It will suck not having any friends where you go. Don't feel to much like a loser."
Michael Drummond
My situation would be a college graduation. The expected response would be happiness and accomplishment. An unlikely response would be: anxiousness and frustration because even though you've graduated and have a good education, you may not be the one employers want. Not only that, you graduated with a degree in a subject that you did not really enjoy but went for it anyway because it was easy and all that time you didn’t have to work hard and study was used to have fun. Now you have to face reality and be an independent person. A new greeting card would say: “Congrats, college grad! Now you get to have the real fun.”
-Kim Lieng Kel
My situation would be someone getting involved in a new intimate relationship. The expected response would be excitedment, fun, and happy. You feel this way because your new boyfriend or girlfriend will share intimate relationship and bonds that is diffrent from you and your friends. The unexpected response would be stressed, sadness and pain from the drama that you will have to deal with such as arguements. A new greeting card could read, "Sorry your going end up cry almost everynight because of the relationship drama!"
-Tina Ho
Seeing a family member for the first time in a long time:
The expected response would be to be happy and loving, showing that you missed that person.
The alternative response would be to be cold and spiteful, because maybe you avoided this family member for a reason.
A new greeting card would be "long time no smell," my dad says this all the time, I think it's funny.
My situation would be for someone who is expecting a baby girl after having three boys.
The expected response would be happiness, emotional, loving and anxious about all the wonderful memories to come with a baby girl.
The unexpected response would be worry about the new baby stuff to buy, would expect a sweet baby and she would be a drama queen, who doesn't like cute dresses.
I would like to find a greeting card with "Baby Girls don't come with instructions, they could change with the time."
Armida G. Lee
My situation would be moving to Minnesota. An expected response would be excitement for a new start to life, new world, and new changes.
The alternative response would be why Minnesota? It is so cold there! I believe that people who haven't lived there only picture Minnesota as a very cold state all year long. In reality Minnesota has all the four seasons to offer. The best season being Fall because it is the most beautiful.
The card would read something like, "Oh, You'll be back!"
Teng Xiong
I'm thinking about moving. when we have to move from one place, one city, one state, or one country to another place to live.
It could be happy, excited, sad, or lonely. it's not easy to leave everything we know behind such as family, friends, realtionships ... to start a new life.
I would prefer cards that say "welcome" in the new place, and "hope to see you soon" from my old friends. ^^
Hai Tran
Wow these are some really creative situations. Blew me away, I couldn't think of anything as good. Good work!
Teng Xiong
My situation would be when I was a child going to a new school.
The expected response would be nervous about knowing no one and being afraid your not going to make new friends.
The alternative response would be excitement for getting to make new friends. And having high expectations for getting along with everyone.
A new greeting card would say "New school, good luck making friends. If not head for the fence!"
Michael Arredondo
Marriage: The expected response is excitement or joy, making it official and embarking new lives together. Alternative response: Sadness or fear if he is the right one, fear of betrayal and fear of being stuck with the same person forever. Not only society, but families also pressure us to get married by a certain age or under special circumstances, i.e. got pregnant. You get married when you think it’s the right time and with right “person.” Don’t be pressure by anyone to take that life long commitment. Hmm, there should be a greeting card that says, “Is he the right one after all?”
~Ling Vuong
A emotional situation we may confront in life is getting our first major job after we're done with school. The expected response would be happiness because you would be making good money finally after all those years of school. The unexpected response would be stress because it may seem difficult at first or maybe you won't be happy at this new job. Greeting card would be: So you have a career now! Congrats! You'll be making decent money now, and you'll probably spend it all to make up for the stress!
Vickshna
Fogot to put my last name in the above comment.
Vickshna Anand
An emotional moment in life would be a breakup after a bad relationship! The expected response is hurt and sadness. An unexpected response would be joy of not having to deal with that stress anymore! The card would say: You're no longer in a relationship! Holla! Finally, you realize what you're worth and am moving on to better things! :)
Adleen Prasad
A situation would be for someone to buy a new car.
expected response would be happy,excited and anxious to drive your new car! && an unexpected response would be anxiety because you now have to pay a car payment, and car insurance. && have to save up your money for that. A greeting card for it might be ''sorry your now going to have to pay more bills, drive safe!''
-Amira Jamshaid
Menopause. The expected response is Wonderful! No more cramps, no more aches and bloated feeling, no more mood swings. The unexpected is the realization that you will never birth another child of your own, and the subsequent sadness, albeit temporary, that comes with it. I don't think there is a card that says, "Welcome to the silver years, one step closer to the grave."
Suzanne E.
My situation is receiving multiple rejection letters for a program from several colleges that you applied to. You got rejected because the colleges are too competitive and the program from each college is impacted.
The expected response is sadness and disappointment, while the unexpected response would be excitement and lots of joy.
As for the greeting card goes, I think it should say, "Celebrate your mediocracy!"
My unexpected event would be the United Nations finally stopping the genocide that is happening in Darfur. The citizens of Darfur sees America as a hero just because we send them supplies. Thus, they would be extremely grateful and celebrate with joy if we were to intervene. The postcard would say "I know. I know. You have been massacred for almost a decade now, but the good news is... We'RE HERE!!"
-Dan Phan
My situation would be getting a full time job. The expected response would be joy and happiness. The unlikely response would be anger because of the time it takes out of your daily life.
A new greeting card could say, "Congrats on your new job! It's time to make that money and say goodbye to your free time!"
-Quang Nguyen
1. funeral
2.the generlized other part is that you have to cry and be sad,but if you don't cry they say your insensitive when really you are just being strong for you family.
3You may have lost a loved one but they are never gone because they live in you.
Getting a new puppy: the likely reaction is happiness and excitement. The unlikely response is to be angry you are forced to care for the puppy.
By Sasha lopez
Getting a grade we did not expect is an emaotional response on an exam. Its especially emotional if our future depends on it. The results of the test determine if you get the job or not. I was upset for some time but then thought i know what to expect and can do it again later
Sorry to hear about those rejection letters Rod. It's very tough and competitive these days, don't give up.
~Ling Vuong
A situation would be giving birth to your child.
The expected response would be happiness, excitement for a new life, and love for your new precious baby.
An alternative response would be fear of raising a child and anxiety and pressure of the huge responsiblity.
A new greeting card could read, "Congratulations on the new life that will change yours forever."
Lampel Ruiz
Amira Jamshaid, I remember experiencing all those emotions when I purchased my car.
Lampel Ruiz
an emotional responce would be getting a new job for the holidays. its exciting to get to meet new people and experience a new field of work. Also volunteering at a totally new department in the hospital can be very exciting. Not know what to expect and feeling full of joy to see the real world out there. A greeting card would say..Good luck on the new Job, expect the unexpected.:)
-Olga Fanina
Kim, I still remember my high graduation. Knowing just about everyone in my graduating class and feeling full of joy. Cheering for each person was a ton of fun. Not realizing that real life is a blink away.
-Olga Fanina
Anonymous, I have been in your shoes before. I have failed exams in the past. Keep your head up and study harder, ask for help and you will do better, no one is perfect.
-Olga Fanina
A typical exciting and liberating experience is obtaining a drivers license. When you are finaly able to drive you generally feel estatic to gain independence, and proud of your accomplishment and certification.
An alternative response would be fear of being out on the road where accidents may take place and impatient drivers are rampant. There may also be the feeling of reluctance of having a new responsibility and expense.
My greeting card would read..
"Congratulations! You're now officially licensed to drive youself wherever you please! Including the gas station to fill up your tank at four bucks a gallon!!"
-Chrystia Cabral
Devin,
That is a really clever idea for a greeting card about marriage. I like it. You should copyright that lol
-Chystia Cabral
my situation would be earning a new car. The expected respond would be excitement of riding a new baby, happy and joyful. The unlikely response is anxious, frustrated about the future payment, and more pressure about gasoline money. A new greeting card could read " I know you are very excited now, but it's time to work hard for the payment."
Molly Dam
check this out ^^, a stituation when a boy fall in love. I think i can see all of his emotion. And it's cute ^^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UehSJlOQj2I
nice weekends ^^
Hai Tran
One situation could be the birth of a child.
The expected response would be exitment for the initiation of a new life and relief from carrying her in your womb for 9 months.
The alternative respose would be distress,fatigue,frustration and lack of tranquility.
A new greeting card would read, "The nine months of pain, uneasiness and misery, was just the beginning,havok as yet to befall......hahahahaha!!!!!
saihra nagin
For moving away from home:
The expected response is excitement to be out on your own.
An unexpected response is anxiety at having to deal with bills, shopping, and everything else that was taken care of before.
Greeting Card:
"Congratulations on moving out!
Enclosed is the money you've been wanting to ask for, no questions asked. ;)"
- Alex Carlson
The birth of a child
The likely response would be excitement and happiness and the alternative response would be to be scared, nervous or apprehensive.
A great greeting card would be "Say good bye to your life and get ready for a lifetime of living on a tight budge, babysitters and attitude!" (hahahaha I'm funny)
Vanessa Monsibaiz
We may all one day face a death in the family and the most likely response is sadness and depression it is a very emotional event. Another unlikely response at a funeral may be laughter and joy but, in some traditions a funeral is a celebration. The greeting card would read Sorry in your time of sorrow but, on the other hand at least you are still alive.
A highly emotional event I could though of is the moment when you fire up your very owned first brand new car.
People are likly to reflect the car as the persons' own future, think about how many memories the car is going to come across with you but at the same time also the fear of that first stone chip.
A greeting card idea might be "have the insurance expired yet ?"
Your child does not get into that big college you have all hoped and worked for their whole life....
Likely response is.... I am so sorry can they try again next year or get in somewhere else?
Unlikely response is.... Wow you dont have to pay all that tuition.... Yippeee.
Greeting Card...
So your Kid didnt get accepted!!
Its not so bad though...
Think of how you will spend all that dough!!!!
Kim Ramm
I would have to say getting a job.
The expected response is happiness because money is coming your way and independent follows.
The alternative response would be not a lot of free time,less time to do homework and taxes.
A new greeting card reads "heard you got your first job. Now get ready to lose the money you make to taxes
the first job is mine
Daniel Easter
My event was moving to another state your junior year of high school. The average response would be frustration and being stressed about fitting in and thinking about everything you're leaving behind. The unlikely response which I actually felt, is it being a positive thing. With all the unnecessary emotional roller coasters of high school, it was the fresh start that I needed. You get new people, new chances, a clean slate.
greeting card - you're never too young to need a second chance.
Anmol Kaur
Another example is buying something online. Most people are happy for what they buy and like the convenience. But in reality, it is easier to become a victim of fraud from online shopping.
Manider Sekhon
the greeting card "Thank you for shopping with us (and giving us unlimited access to your accounts)"
-Manider Sekhon
I would have to say getting pregnant. My sister is 25 years old and she been wanting a baby. She kept trying and trying and still wasn't pregnant until she decided that maybe it wasn't time yet. A week after she said that she found out she was pregnant. She was so happy. Until, she started having all the symptom of pregnancy. Strong sense of smell, barfing, being able to eat certain things, the cravings, and etc. Although her approach to getting pregnant was excitement her result for it was recieving all the weird symptom. When a friend asks her how does she feel being pregnant, she would only say all the good things like the baby knows how to kick, or the baby is having hiccup, or moving. But she does not say all the bad things. Like the constant barfing, the itching rash she got on her face, the constant craving, and the moody attitude. A new gretting card could read "Have fun barfing, craving, and aching. You will miss out on fun for 9 months"
-Ka Bao
Many computer literate people buy guitars on the Internet. Ebay lists hundreds of guitars of all types for sale. Only the experienced should purchase a guitar on-line. Those who know guitars well are able to find very good deals this way. Inexperienced guitarists must handle guitars to find the right one. When trying an electric guitar, plug into an amp and listen to the clean tones first to really get a feel for how it sounds. Adjust the tone knobs and pickup selection to hear the range of tones it has to offer. Then try adding distortion or other effects. social revolution! The ultimate emblem of grooviness! Like John Wayne's six- As soon as you feel is the right time and the opportunity is there, so if you played the guitar rolled replaced by a model of the dedicated left hand. Now with a new guitar his guitar gave lessons to the quick moves to the left and pleasure in learning and the game will be on fire too!
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