I hate people who renege

United States
July 20, 2010 12:05am CST
Upon reading the title to this discussion, one may ponder/wonder.. what does the word "renege" mean?? A lot of people are clueless to this concept.. so let me take a brief moment to explain. Reneging is taking back something... in the instances that I'm speaking of.. it is generally taking back something you've said or something you've said you were going to do. A lot of people don't take this concept very well when it happens to them and it is one of my #1 pet peeves. DO NOT TELL ME THAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO SOMETHING IF YOU TRULY HAVE NO INTENTION ON DOING IT!!! That will cause me to not trust that person anymore or risk them getting cut from my social circle completely... I've had people renege on me quite a few times in the past and it's not a great feeling and unappreciated. Have you ever had someone intentionally renege on you???
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@ebook_freak (1511)
• India
20 Jul 10
First of all, thank you mrscallands22 for teaching me a very necessary word that my english teacher forgot to teach me. Actually my dad is a renege type guy. He promised me that he would buy me a laptop if I get a seat for Medicine in All-India Scholarship basis. I wrote the exam and got a seat and then my Dad tell me, 'Laptop? How can I ever promise you something like that in my life?' Sad huh? Yeah, I was hurt totally. I took some time to recover. Now I have decided to buy a laptop after I become a real doctor. Happy mylotting. Regards, Ajith.
• India
20 Jul 10
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." it's a qoute by Maya Angelou. I should express my gratitude to you for letting me share it, for I now feel some relief. Truth is, I never even wished for a laptop until the day my dad gave me the dream. But always look at the brighter side of things; it's that spirit that helped me get a scholarship! -Ajith.
• United States
20 Jul 10
O no problem and no need to thank me. I am here whenever you need to talk! And yes, you're absolutely right. Everything happens for a reason. And that happening may have been just the push you needed in the right direction!!
• United States
20 Jul 10
Awww wow... that sucks. It really is hurtful when someone close to you reneges.. especially when you trust them so much. That was wrong and I can imagine how you must've felt. I bet that since then you really either haven't asked him much for anything... or don't believe when he say he's going to do something. That's what reneging does to those people... it damages the validity of what they're saying... making everything seem unreal. Thanks for sharing your views!!
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@Lolsoup (25)
• United States
20 Jul 10
I agree, although some people would rather disappoint you later rather then now, it's stupid but true.
@pupupd (1515)
• India
20 Jul 10
If that person didnt keep his/her promise and forgot to do as promised then will you also do the same with that person as you have said Give respect in order to earn respect. But in this case you will renege on that person in order to take revenge, which in my case is not possible. I can't do uch thing purposely with anyone. This is like you remember but still you will pretend that you forgot and disappoint that person. Will you do this?
• United States
20 Jul 10
Well, usually... after a person has reneged on me.. I don't hold anything that they say as credible. Dependent on the extent of what they lied over, I may still remain cordial with them. I don't do things in spite, no. But it is bogus for people to not be in your corner and then expect you to be in theirs when they need you. If I am still cool with the person, then I will be there regardless. But, I don't tolerate TOO much so therefore if they have done that to me several times, I'm not sure whether I'd still be cool with that person. Good point, though!! Thanks for commenting!!
• United States
20 Jul 10
You're right. I feel like honesty is the best policy, though. Some people make promises that they TRULY have NO intention on keeping and then forget about five minutes later about the entire ordeal. Those people make it hard for you to be there for THEM in THEIR corner when they ask you something or want you to do something for them. You have to give respect to earn respect... true true! Thanks for sharing your views!!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
22 Jul 10
Oh yes and I don't like it either. Thanks goodness it's never been anything serious but I still don't like it when someone reneges.
• United States
22 Jul 10
Hear hear!! Thanks for commenting!!
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
some do it for fun and other with a purpose. they would not stop until they commit a vengeance.
• United States
20 Jul 10
Yes, that is very well true. But they fail to realize that karma is TRUE. Things that you do wrong to others does come back on you, not necessarily in the same way... could be not as bad or worse. It is important that you watch how you treat people! Thanks for commenting!!
@2004cqui (2812)
• United States
20 Jul 10
My first thought is children. One of my kids is guilty of this too often. Another does this once in a while. And then the other one NEVER does this! He is autistic. What does this tell us about an autistic? What does this tell us about character? It tells us autism is not as much of a disability as lack of character!
• United States
20 Jul 10
Some people are just like that. Some people really can't help it or they aren't willing to change. Autism is not a disability... I know a lot of autistic people who are actually smarter than other people I speak with everyday. Autism (in my opinion) is merely focusing on a few things that one does BEST... rather than focusing on doing everything... averagely. As with compulsive liars, they lie so much that they actually start believing what they are saying and will deny you down if you say that they are being untruthful. Until those people are willing to change, we can either make 1 of 2 decisions. We can either decide to stick around and see whether they will make that transition or we can go on with our lives. In the instance with your child, all we can do is guide our children in the right direction and lead them to the good aspects of life where we want them to be. But, once they become grown... we have to wash our hands of the situation... be there for them when they need us, yet let them live their lives! Thanks for sharing your views!!
21 Jul 10
I met this style person before, it is turly boring,and as you know, it made me be far away from the person. you are right, when U truly decide to do sth,then say it.
• United States
21 Jul 10
I concur!! A person is only as good as their word. And if their word is meaningless, in my opinion, so are they! Thanks for sharing your views!!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
20 Jul 10
Oh renig... that's the way I pronounce it anyway. I am sure I've had but none come to mind. I don't people doing that either, it can be hurtful at times, if not just inconvenient.
• United States
20 Jul 10
Yes it is pronounced "renig".. that's what I almost typed LOL but I was like.. let me spell it correctly... people might not know my slang. But I agree.. it can be quite hurtful. I try not to say things I don't mean and try to always keep my promises if I can help it! Thanks for commenting!!
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
Yes, i will do that. Or NOT do that rather. Well, maybe people who say that really mean it. You'll never know.
• United States
20 Jul 10
You're right... some people are forgetful... some people have emergencies or things that come up... and others are just downright neglectful of other people's time, consideration and feelings. That's why I never expect anything from anyone.. even if they swear up and down that they are going to do it. Life's lessons are best learned at a young age! Thanks for sharing your views!!
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
20 Jul 10
Oh, thank you for the explanation on the word "renege", it is very helpful to me. Yes, some people I know reneged on their promises to me and I did not like it. Still, I communicate with them although I don't expect their promises to be true.
• United States
20 Jul 10
Yea, it's like it's the "thing" to do nowadays. And just as you said, some of these people I tend to cut off... while others I just don't expect anything from them and feed them with a long-handled spoon in that aspect. Reneging definitely is NOT cool!! Thanks for commenting!!
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
that would be really bad, when you can't keep you word. Because i believe that if you cannot or do not want to do something then you might as well stop mentioning it in conversations. Might as well do it beforehand, other wise intend to shut up, right?
• United States
20 Jul 10
I concur wholeheartedly. A person that doesn't keep their word is not only unreliable and not worth trusting... but also not someone that you'd respect right off hand. The respect level dwindles for people who say what they don't mean. Strong lesson learned. Thanks for commenting!!
@floris (26)
• China
20 Jul 10
Hi ,girl . i thinks nobody intend to do rude things ?After all , we are not kinds . what appear to me on this topic is the affection . That guy always say i love you .But finally he says i am sorry . it can recken as some kinds of renege? hi is meant to do this thing ? will you never not trust any guys say i love you ? sometimes , hate just means you are still care about that guy .if you disengage from the relationship , it is not a bg deal ,isnt't it ?
• United States
20 Jul 10
Uhh no... you are completely misinformed and didn't interpret what I said very... well. Anywho I have time to explain again. Reneging..... isn't necessarily comparable in relationships... because too much reneging in ANY relationship will contribute to the beginning of its ending. I would never be with a guy that reneged on saying that he loved me... that's bogus and stupid. I would hope that you or anyone else would feel the same way. And just because one person reneges, doesn't mean that everyone does the same.. so I don't hold that against OTHER people... just the ONE person that did it. And I let them know that it either bothered me or hurt me in some way... so that they will either NEVER do it again or get the eff on with their lives because they are wasting mine with their senseless and useless lies. I don't know about you, but I don't have time for those types of people in my life. Reneging doesn't always mean in relation to a relationship... but sometimes it can be people in your family, people you go to school with, people you work with, acquaintances... the list goes on. It's just up to you whether you want those people in YOUR life. Hope this clarifies what you seem to have misunderstood. Thanks for your comment!!
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