The Medieval Knights Vs. The Sicilian Mafia
The Medieval knights and the Sicilian Mafia have existed for centuries. Chivalry has evolved quite a bit, considering it started roughly 1,500 years ago. If you compare chivalry from when it started, to now, chivalry is dying down. The reason why chivalry is brutally dying down is because, a great majority of American citizens have become selfish, have a lack of manners, and the influence of technology has for communication. Technology has had a big impact on why chivalry is beginning to deteriorate. This is because, social media and cellular devices make it so humanity does not have to speak to one another face to face. Humanity can bring back chivalry by learning to use manners again, being polite …show more content…
For example, mafia members could not look at their wives as friends. Meaning, being loyal, your friends’ girls are off limits, make that clear, close friends could be considered as brothers in many instances, and they should not go for their woman because it is not the honorable thing to do. Never be seen with cops. Their tradition means no one likes a snitch, but it does not just apply to cops, it also applies to any form of authority. Especially in the workplace. Appointments must absolutely be treated with the uttermost respect. The Sicilian Mafia had expectations. When you say you are going to do something, you do it. When you say you are going somewhere at a certain time, you show up at that time. Keep in mind, a man’s word was considered everything. By breaking your word, means a sign of weakness. When asked for any information, the answer must consistently be the truth. “ I never lie because I do not fear anyone. You only lie when you are afraid.”- John Gotti, Sicilian Mafia leader. Peers say that the “truth shall set you free” but what that really means is it will boost your confidence. It boosts your confidence because the fear of hiding the truth is no longer needed to be
The Medieval knights and the Sicilian Mafia have existed for centuries. Chivalry has evolved quite a bit, considering it started roughly 1,500 years ago. If you compare chivalry from when it started, to now, chivalry is dying down. The reason why chivalry is brutally dying down is because, a great majority of American citizens have become selfish, have a lack of manners, and the influence of technology has for communication. Technology has had a big impact on why chivalry is beginning to deteriorate. This is because, social media and cellular devices make it so humanity does not have to speak to one another face to face. Humanity can bring back chivalry by learning to use manners again, being polite …show more content…
For example, mafia members could not look at their wives as friends. Meaning, being loyal, your friends’ girls are off limits, make that clear, close friends could be considered as brothers in many instances, and they should not go for their woman because it is not the honorable thing to do. Never be seen with cops. Their tradition means no one likes a snitch, but it does not just apply to cops, it also applies to any form of authority. Especially in the workplace. Appointments must absolutely be treated with the uttermost respect. The Sicilian Mafia had expectations. When you say you are going to do something, you do it. When you say you are going somewhere at a certain time, you show up at that time. Keep in mind, a man’s word was considered everything. By breaking your word, means a sign of weakness. When asked for any information, the answer must consistently be the truth. “ I never lie because I do not fear anyone. You only lie when you are afraid.”- John Gotti, Sicilian Mafia leader. Peers say that the “truth shall set you free” but what that really means is it will boost your confidence. It boosts your confidence because the fear of hiding the truth is no longer needed to be