Why Integrity Is Important To Me

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Integrity can be defined as doing the right thing when no one is looking, It can also be defined as being honest and having strong moral principles. Integrity is important to me because it among many other things shows great character. It allows for others to see who you truly are. Integrity can not be measured by the amount of money someone has or by the amount of work that they do It's about how he or she treat those who surround them. Integrity today is important to me in all of my everyday activities because I want to be a good example for those around me.When working at a summer camp I have seen first hand the effects that an older camper can have on a younger camper,when the older camper is not aware that they are indeed being watched.

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