- In the video, actor Suleiman Ibrahim asked whether it is rude for a younger to tell an elderly person that they are proud of them.
- He asked the question, following a recent experience, where a young boy he knew many years ago approached him and said, ”Uncle, I am proud of you”, but was corrected by an elderly person who was present.
Actor Suleiman Ibrahim poses a question regarding the appropriateness of expressing pride to someone older.
Suleiman Ibrahim’s introspective inquiry, stems from a recent experience, provoking contemplation on the delicate balance between commendation and respect.
He recalls what happened that led to the question, stating that he was someplace when a little child he knew from years ago came up to him and said, “Uncle, I’m proud of you.”
Ibrahim continued, stating that he was taking pleasure in the comment when an elderly woman interrupted, telling the young boy that it is “rude” to tell an older person he is proud of them.
Drawing attention to the subtleties of communication dynamics, Ibrahim stated that he has pondered on the situation and questioned whether it is impolite for a younger person to express pride in an older person.
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In another story, the actor and his wife Linda Ejiofor celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary with sweet words.
Ibrahim Suleiman who has never passed a chance to express his love for his beautiful wife took to his Instagram page to post a video collage of pictures of both of them and their son, Keon.
He serenaded Linda with a beautiful caption, where he expressed his thanks to her for believing in him when he had almost given up on himself. He captioned:
“My Love.
My Lover.
My Best Friend.
My Compensation.
My Favourite Person.
My Full Measure, Pressed Down, Shaken Together.
Here’s to many more years of what we share “runneth over.”
Thank you for believing in me when I had almost given up on me.
Thank you for showing up at the airport just to hug me as I left to face my biggest fear. Thank you for being there when I was strong enough to come back and start from scratch. Thank you for being here still.
Thank you for Keon.
Thank you, for one, two, three, four, five (and a few decades more)
I love you eternally.”