Civilized People
Long Vo
English 102
Instructor: Sean McFarland
A 21st Century Civilized Person A 21st century civilized person is one who respects others, treat others as she or he would expect of others. Civilized does not mean to be only educated, because many of educated people are not respectful of others. The way you choose to represent yourself to the world is a personal choice. Instead of being a slave to reactions, you could make a proactive decision to be a rational and respectful person. Being a genuinely respectful person is a sure fire way to feel good about yourself, make friends at the same time, and become a civilized person. Treating someone with utmost respect now will leave a position where you need their help in the future. In the movie The Road (2009), directed by John Hillcoat, knowing what is to happen, it is already an effort not to weep. The reason the story wields such emotional power is because it speaks to what we all share: loving relationships with those closest to us, ties which will one day be broken by death. Wouldn’t you prefer to be known as the nice and respectful person, rather than the contrary? Being a respectful person is also a great way to diffuse a conflict. Why not being respectful just to make someone else feel good? Who knows what the butterfly effect of your niceness will be. Maybe you will have the whole world being respectful back and forth. I can dream, can’t I? Either way, you will still make someone feel important, and valuable. If you expand your thoughts of respect enough, how soon will the whole world be treating each other with respect? Is it possible that someone in your life looks up to you? Kids, friends, siblings, or employees? Take a look at what you are putting out into the world, and what kind of an example you would like to be setting. Everyday you get to challenge yourself to improve in some way. Challenge yourself to be as respectful as possible, and feel a sense of accomplishment with every respectful
English 102
Instructor: Sean McFarland
A 21st Century Civilized Person A 21st century civilized person is one who respects others, treat others as she or he would expect of others. Civilized does not mean to be only educated, because many of educated people are not respectful of others. The way you choose to represent yourself to the world is a personal choice. Instead of being a slave to reactions, you could make a proactive decision to be a rational and respectful person. Being a genuinely respectful person is a sure fire way to feel good about yourself, make friends at the same time, and become a civilized person. Treating someone with utmost respect now will leave a position where you need their help in the future. In the movie The Road (2009), directed by John Hillcoat, knowing what is to happen, it is already an effort not to weep. The reason the story wields such emotional power is because it speaks to what we all share: loving relationships with those closest to us, ties which will one day be broken by death. Wouldn’t you prefer to be known as the nice and respectful person, rather than the contrary? Being a respectful person is also a great way to diffuse a conflict. Why not being respectful just to make someone else feel good? Who knows what the butterfly effect of your niceness will be. Maybe you will have the whole world being respectful back and forth. I can dream, can’t I? Either way, you will still make someone feel important, and valuable. If you expand your thoughts of respect enough, how soon will the whole world be treating each other with respect? Is it possible that someone in your life looks up to you? Kids, friends, siblings, or employees? Take a look at what you are putting out into the world, and what kind of an example you would like to be setting. Everyday you get to challenge yourself to improve in some way. Challenge yourself to be as respectful as possible, and feel a sense of accomplishment with every respectful