“I learned long, ago never to wrestle a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
Pigs get a lot of notoriety. The Chinese Zodiac cycles every 12 years, and the Pig comes in last.
Happy Chinese New Year 2019 ~ Year of the Pig!
Is this your year? Or are you dealing with a Pig in your life? Here’s what you should know about the Pig personality from chinesenewyear.net:
Pigs might not stand out in a crowd. But they are very realistic. Others may be all talk and no action. Pigs are the opposite.
Though not wasteful spenders, they will let themselves enjoy life. They love entertainment and will occasionally treat themselves. They are a bit materialistic, but this is motivation for them to work hard. Being able to hold solid objects in their hands gives them security.
They are energetic and are always enthusiastic, even for boring jobs. If given the chance, they will take positions of power and status. They believe that only those people have the right to speak, and that’s what they want.
In China, pigs seem to have a better reputation. In the West, to be called a pig is not a compliment. They are often known as lazy, dirty, and stubborn. However, people who really know pigs will tell you they make good pets, they are smart and loyal.
I suppose you can’t make any assumptions. Get to know the pigs in your life, give them a chance, and let them show you who they really are. However, some pigs are just pigs.
“Don’t try to teach a pig to sing. It doesn’t work, and it annoys the pig.”
~ Judy Sheindlin