r/MadeMeSmile • u/AlphaNathan • Mar 01 '25

Wholesome Moments think he was surprised?

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u/mutemarmot42 Mar 01 '25

Worked with adolescents around his age for a while, that’s a level of maturity and emotional intelligence that is rare.

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u/PressureThin2903 Mar 02 '25

Idk I think it’s more of a parenting thing I had 0 emotional intelligence when I was younger but was always grateful

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u/Happyrobcafe Mar 04 '25

I agree with the other commenter here. Anecdotal, but I've heard from many how, as a kid, I was an extremely courteous gift getter. I've also been told, as an adult, that I lack emotional intelligence. Haha, and I DEFINITELY was not a mature kid. But I don't think I've ever been upset about a gift given in my life.