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Re:Calling Yourself ‘Humbled’ Doesn’t Sound as Humble as It ... by nradov on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @09:56AM (#13481832)
Sonia Sotomayor said that she was "very humbled" when President Obama nominated her for the Supreme Court. I'm sure it's really humbling when the President calls you up and tells you that you're the best judge in the country. ;-)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonia_Sotomayor_Supreme_Court_...

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Re:Calling Yourself ‘Humbled’ Doesn’t Sound as Humble as It ... by 3dk on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @10:42AM (#13482250)
A more appropriate word would be "honored".
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Re:Calling Yourself ‘Humbled’ Doesn’t Sound as Humble as It ... by labster on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @05:32PM (#13486896)
I prefer to go with "proud" myself.
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Re:Calling Yourself ‘Humbled’ Doesn’t Sound as Humble as It ... by hashkb on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @09:59AM (#13481866)
Yeah but saying it is tacky, even if true. Just BE humble, and SAY "thank you" and then put your money where your mouth is.
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Re:Calling Yourself ‘Humbled’ Doesn’t Sound as Humble as It ... by Chris2048 on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @12:35PM (#13483622)
Reminds me of notes labelled "polite note"...
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