Generosity Analysis

Northouse (2016) states that leaders have an ethical responsibility to serve others if they are to be successful in encouraging followers to implement the shared goals and vision.

Civility is manners. Doing simple behaviors like not chewing with one’s mouth open while eating or holding doors open for others can be considered as simple acts of civility. In the two essays “What is Civility?” by P.M. Forni and “Play with Your Food, Just Don’t Text” by Sara Rimer, they discuss civility. In Forni’s essay, he discusses civility from a teacher’s stand point, and Rimer focuses on technology and how it leads to a lack of civility in a lot of homes worldwide. Although they have two different stand points, they both focus on the similar aspect of civility being significant. Civility is important because it allows Americans to get along with each other by showing simple actions of courtesy, having manners, and being polite.

Through studying texts one can gain a greater understanding of how individuals can transition into more prosperous and positive phases of life as well into new and differing social contexts. This is explored in the texts The Simple Gift composed by Steven Herrick, as Billy transitions into a new life in the town of Bendarat and in Jasper Jones as Charlie develops new outlooks in his life and moves into social contexts he would have once perceived as taboo. Through the portrayal of transitions in these texts, the responder gains a wider perception how circumstances can create transitions into new phases of life and gain a greater understanding of contrasting social contexts.

* Respect. Respect each individual with the same respect as you would like to be respected.

Literature is arguably the most significant aspect taught in high school. It allows us to expand our minds to interpret human nature and its consequences. Several high school curriculums neglect the importance of improving the novels to better fit current generations, which consequently reduces its impact. A Complicated Kindness is a novel by Miriam Toews that should be implemented in the English curriculum, as it not only relates to high schoolers in today’s society, but is also deemed one of the best Canadian books through its personal touch and prominent themes that relate to other important novels.

Every group, team, or organization has a leader. That leader has to have certain qualities to be well respected and followed by his or her following. Not only does the leader have qualities and responsibilities to maintain but also the group’s members. Both the leader and individuals in the group must have respect, fear, and honesty among each other to be a productive group.

During my senior design project tenure at Texas A&M, I had the opportunity to work with a team of students that had strong personalities. I believe that I exhibited traits of mindfulness, respect and leadership during this period. Though my teammates were generally positive and kind-hearted, it was still surprising when certain individuals would take great pride in knowing a simple piece of information, all the while stepping over you to look good in front of a sponsor. Oftentimes a decent piece of advice on my end would be used by a teammate to uplift their own standing. True, it was a common occurrence of the practical world in life, but I realized that I did not have it in me to walk over others in order to obtain success. I learned to become more assertive, yet maintain my sense of integrity and give credit to others for their ideas and achievements. I believe a leader exhibits such qualities. While being aware of themselves, the leader is able to rise above and treat individuals with respect and not as a means to an end. Similarly, I believe it is important to respect people based on the content of what they say, rather than how smartly they say something.

An illustration of altruism was when Max put Freak on his shoulders. Numerous times in the book Freak the Mighty, Max puts Freak on his shoulders and they get-up-and-go on “adventures”. The two would fight bullies with Maxes size and Freaks non-floccinaucinihilipilification brain and reacquire abducted purses. Max was so adjoined with Freak, Freak salvaged Max's life. What happens was Max was kidnapped by Killer Kane and Mr.Kane was choking Loretta and Max started screaming “I saw you do it, I saw you kill her” and Mr.Kane gazed at Max like a reconnaissance. Then Freak came in with his water pistol and said it was acid and it will burn you. Killer Kane said “No that's a lie” but Freak squirted the acid in his eyes and Max and ran for it. So

In the story The Good Deed by Marion Dane Bauer, the main character Heather has successes and failures of kindness. Heather has to do a good deed for a sight-impaired woman named Miss Benson. She meets a girl named Risa, who lives across the hall from Miss Benson, whom Heather does not fancy right away. Heather then realizes that Risa has a difficult life, and struggles to take care of her family. In The Good Deed, Heather has built-in confusions, failures, and successful acts of kindness.

In an article titled “Bleep! The decline of civility” Kathleen Parker questioned whether or not our civility can be saved in today’s society. Rudeness happens every day and sometimes you may be the one being rude to another without even realizing it. There’s no reason to be rude to anyone, and said rudeness can be prevented. Rudeness is a lack of manners that has become more common in life today.

There are several definitions of respect. One is being deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment. The other relevant definition is the esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability. (Respect) The first definition discusses the military custom and courtesy of showing the proper respect to those of a greater rank or position then you. This is an integral function of the military. It allows those in a higher rank or position to give orders and directions which will be carried out without hesitation. However while this is a necessity for success it is not the only respect needed. If this is the only type of respect garnered it could create a hostile command climate. General John M. Schofield said, "The discipline which makes the soldiers of a free country

Kongzi gives great advice when he talks about how we should treat others: “Our master obtains it through being courteous, refined, respectful, restrained, and deferential (Confucius, 1.10, 4). In this passage, Kongzi teaches his readers how to be respectful, courteous, refined, restrained, and deferential. These are important personal characteristics to have. According to Kongzi, if you are courteous, respectful, restrained, and deferential, society will value you very highly. The key words Kongzi points out are “courteous” and “respectful”.

I found a Dictionary definition for civility at Merriam- Webster stating civility means polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior. How I think of civility means the same as Merriam-Webster but it’s also much more than being polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior it’s understanding people’s feelings showing them respect and understanding listening to someone that’s having bad day just to be there for them. Some rules I live by are in our household we are say positive and nice things to each other if something negative come from someone adult or child we do have punishment. Another rule we live by is always using our manners yes mama no mama yes please thank you are all words we us daily. While eating at the kitchen table my family knows

There are many little things you can do to show respect. For example you can clean your room and set the dishes. You can raise your hand when some one else is talking when you have an opinion. Don’t be afraid to share your opinions and ideas. They can be a good example for someone. Be a person that another person would want to look up to. You can not be this person when you have a lack of respect.

Respect is an important value to be taught when growing up. Through the years I have learned that in order to learn anything you must have respect for others. I have learned many valuable lessons from listening to my grandmother. She has told me many of her experiences, which has made me a better person. Having respect for other people has allowed me to be more open-minded and see qualities in people that most would not. I have always listened to what my friends and family has to say. That doesn’t always mean that I agree with them, but it is their opinion, so I respect it. In return I receive respect from them. As people begin to respect me more their trust in me also grows.