Etiquette

The behavior that society accepts is called social norms. There are various consequences that can develop when breaking a social norm, but the results can range from levels of importance. The levels of importance depend on whether if it is a folkway norm or a mores norm. Both are unacceptable social norms, though they vary in the degree to which they are enforced. Society is in an agreement with what are socially acceptable norms. Norms that have minor reinforcement are titled “folkways” and do…

Employability Have you ever considered the impact of moral integrity and ethical behavior on an individual’s life? These principles greatly impact not only our personal life but our professional life as well. To a considerable extent, our morals and ethics shape our professional behavior and in the healthcare profession these view points significantly impact both our patients and those we work alongside. As a result, morals and ethics are the rudder which sets the direction of our…

1. Does oral communication still matter in this digital age? Yes, the oral communication is still matter in this digital age, because this is one of the most important skills that every employer must have. Besides that, people still need to communicate when they’re on the phone or any other technology devices (Pg. 279). 2. Briefly describe what the Audience Demographic Wheel is and tell why it is important. The Audience Demographic Wheel is showing us the different between each audience. In…

The Purpose of Confucianism and Taoism Confucianism has two important concepts: li and ren – etiquette and compassion. These are two of the most crucial tenets of Confucian doctrine. Taoists have little use for the former, etiquette is no great preoccupation of Taoism, for that matter neither is doctrine. Yet they have great use for compassion, or tz’u. “I have just three things to teach” says Lao Tzu, “simplicity, patience, compassion. These three things are your greatest treasures” (Tao Te…

Pledge of Allegiance, I would see that some students would be standing and others would be sitting. I believe in respecting the flag because it shows respect to everyone who has served our country, unites us as Americans, and gives us back flag etiquette. A majority of our nation’s citizens that have a family member or friend currently serving our country or that have served at some point. Men and women fight for our country every single day, making sure that we feel secure. Not only are they…

Throughout T.H. White's novel, The Once and Future King, the main character and adopted son of high society, the Wart, is given many lessons to prepare him to one day inherit the throne. Knowing his future and destiny, the Wart's tutor, Merlyn, transforms the Wart into several animals and demonstrates to him the dangers and responsibilities of being a king. The Wart is taught that as a king, he is responsible for his people and must respect them. The Wart, now known as Arthur, eventually removes…

and communication are apparent in the social etiquette of Colombia. Many aspects of Colombian life are governed by traditional communication rules. From the different greetings of males and females, greetings within business or friendship relationships, the manner of how surnames appear with both paternal and maternal surnames with the paternal being listed first, people are referred to by honorific title as well as surname. There is even etiquette in the giving of gifts. Dining is frequently a…

someone is taking a shot and watch the flight of the ball so you can help if it gets lost. There are numerous rules to be learnt. Always have a rule book in your bag so if you need to you can refer to it. The best way to learn the main rules and etiquette is by playing with experienced players who can explain them to you when the need arises during your round of…

Career Fear? Mind Your Interview Manners. Don’t let yourself Down. Tips on Interview Etiquette. When an interview is pending it’s wise to go through all the well documented suggestions in the course of preparation. Learn your CV, practice your responses, know your skill sets and repeat them over and over in your mind. All this is fine and essential if you want to be able to make any kind of an impression with your interviewer. However practice and more practice can over-do it and responses…

Everyone has different views on what ethics consist of. Your beliefs in ethics can be considerably different than mine. There is obvious rights and wrongs, with degrees of gray in-between. You will find various values from people that are from different cultures, religions, race, age, politics and family background. Students attend college from all over the world. People bring their own set of values from their cultures with them. What I may think that is perfectly acceptable might sound…