daplautz Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 My friend and I have been in a bit of a disagreement. I want to know what you think. I wear my CTR ring facing me so I can read it and it reminds me to choose the right. He wears his ring facing away, saying that he knows he should choose the right; it faces the other way so other people know what to do. Both seem like valid arguments. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Wearing a CTR ring with the primary intent that it be seen by others, seems a bit . . . Pharisaical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I think it's a dumb argument. I don't wear one but if I did - it would be for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytor2112 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Maybe you could wear two or alternate directions on different days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I wear it whatever way I just happen to put it on my finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 That's in the same category of which direction you wear your class ring. Whichever makes you feel more comfortable, do it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 hmm I always turn my rings to face me. I wear them because I like them and I dont care if anyone else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I wear mine out but that's because mine has shields etched on it and not just the wording, if I didn't wear it that way the shield would be 'upside down'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 My friend and I have been in a bit of a disagreement. I want to know what you think. I wear my CTR ring facing me so I can read it and it reminds me to choose the right. He wears his ring facing away, saying that he knows he should choose the right; it faces the other way so other people know what to do. Both seem like valid arguments. What do you think?I wear only a wedding band for jewelry, but when I "look" at the face of it, I sort of make a fist and turn it toward me. Thus, "right-side up" for me is the same as "right-side up" for others. So I imagine I would wear it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy740 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 If you have it "upside down", it'll say RTC. In other words: "Really Too Controlling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhsmd Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I wear mine facing me. It would drive me crazy to look at it and see it upside down. My husband wears his facing out. It drives me crazy in church, because I see it as upside down. It's certainly personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I wouldn't argue about something so unimportant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I face mine (when I wear it) out (right side up to others). I know what my jewelry looks like and it can be a reminder no matter the direction. Jewelry is intended for those looking at you. For example a necklace, when you pick it up and look down at it then it's upside down for you, it's intended to make you look nicer to those looking at you. Bracelets (that have a top and bottom) are the same way. Choosing the right is part of who I am. If I need a reminder I have a wedding band to remind me of covenants, I also have may garments. I wore mine this way before I had other reminders of my covenants as well. I don't "need" a ctr ring to be a reminder. I wear mine like other jewelry as something to make me look nicer, it's also a great conversation starter. If being used to share the gospel then it should be "right" to those looking at you. All that said lol it is my personal preference. I agree there is no right or wrong way to wear it, just like there is no "proper" finger to wear it on. It's about what you like in jewelry. If you do need it as a reminder (struggling with a bad habit or something) then I would say turn it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarginOfError Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I just don't wear rings of any sort. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I face mine (when I wear it) out (right side up to others). I know what my jewelry looks like and it can be a reminder no matter the direction. Jewelry is intended for those looking at you. For example a necklace, when you pick it up and look down at it then it's upside down for you, it's intended to make you look nicer to those looking at you. Bracelets (that have a top and bottom) are the same way. Choosing the right is part of who I am. If I need a reminder I have a wedding band to remind me of covenants, I also have may garments. I wore mine this way before I had other reminders of my covenants as well. I don't "need" a ctr ring to be a reminder. I wear mine like other jewelry as something to make me look nicer, it's also a great conversation starter. If being used to share the gospel then it should be "right" to those looking at you.I was actually thinking the exact opposite: I wear jewelry for me. I do it to dress myself up and look nicer, because I like to. I wear a CTR ring because I like to and want to, not to show off to anyone else.Actually I think the idea of wearing my jewelry as a reminder to others is somewhat sanctimonious, and certainly presumptuous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipplecutBuddha Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Actually, I could wear it either way because my initials are RTC. So if it's upside down....it's still right-side up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlJibbs Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 My wife tells me it should face me... so that is my answer! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnn727 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 You know what the Church Handbook of Instructions says about the proper wearing of CTR Rings? Absolutely nothing - its personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I was actually thinking the exact opposite: I wear jewelry for me. I do it to dress myself up and look nicer, because I like to. I wear a CTR ring because I like to and want to, not to show off to anyone else.Actually I think the idea of wearing my jewelry as a reminder to others is somewhat sanctimonious, and certainly presumptuous.I'm not talking about wearing it as a reminder to others. I don't pick out what I wear for others (I also choose to look nice for me) but I do think it should look nice (be presentable) to others. Knowing I'm presentable is part of what makes me feel good about dressing up/looking nice. Who doesn't enjoy having someone say "I really like that necklace you are wearing"? If they look at me and see it may say something they shouldn't have to turn their head crazy to see what it is. They should be able to quickly say "CTR? what does that mean?" Can be a great missionary tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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