Honestly, what is the significance of a pinky swear? By doing this, people act as if it's a promise above promises, but it certainly doesn't guarantee secrecy. What do you think?
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Tinkabelle
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I think it's about getting someone to make a promise so that their personal ethics enter a situation where loyalty might be desired. If the person "breaks" the pinky swear he sets himself up for "justifiable" reproach.
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you know, Ive always been a big fan of the pinky promise. To me thats a trust thing. Once he follows throught the first couple and never braks it, then that means that the pinky promise is trustable. Now the first time he broke it, it'll lose some meaning, then you bring back the trust, by doing it all over again. Also, You might want to decide on a promise together, it may not mean anything to the other one in the relationship. But honestly, a promise is something about trust. If they promise to do it, wether it was a pinky promise or not, its all about trust!
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Actually, one time my sister grabbed my pinky and said something along the lines of, "I know you think this might be dumb, but I pinky promise I will." I forget what it was about, but I remember when she did that, she actually kept her promise. I do view it as a promise above promises because it does and has guaranteed secrecy more than just a regular promise in my experience, and not just with her.
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It's a childish tradition that too many adults rely on when promising something to another. To me, a handshake or even a hug is a more grownup and personalized way of sealing a deal. Then again, a good ole fashioned notarized contract is reliable as well!
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