What does it mean exactly? Here is a definition from the dictionary.
hum·ble adjective, hum·bler, hum·blest, verb, hum·bled, hum·bling.
adjective -Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
Here is the problem with the definition, it has nothing to do with being meek. It has a lot to do with not being aggressive though and treating the one your speaking with as someone you have a lot of respect for and watch what you say in order to always gain there want to share their wisdom with you.
Why it's important to be humble in your email.
Being humble is a big deal when it comes to getting continued interest and respect from your senators and representatives as constituent. All day long they are bombarded with constituents problems, concerns, wants and needs. Some people are rude, others hostile, some are even aggressive and blameful.
What isn't considered is that they don't have to actually read your email and more than likely they don't even have to reply and if they do you'll get a copy paste template depending on your category or topic you wrote to them about.
Well how should I show humility without being submissive than?
You should always have a since of self when writing, pride without being proud. You'll need to maintain a tone that shows love and understanding without sounding sarcastic and undermining. It's a common misconception that you need to sound big and powerful to gain respect from the big and powerful, this is not true, you need to have substance and purpose while being sincere and caring in the context of your speech. You'll reap the return in message, them keeping you in mind or other self interest in your messaging even if they don't express it back in email when the time comes to make a decision on the bill or legislation your backing, in this case North Carolinas Medical Marijuana Bill.
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