Etiquette

Another key stage of my professional action plan is to achieve self-management by following a well-defined schedule/timetable. One of my greatest strengths is that I can manage time effectively but this has been derailed as most of the times I am overrun by activities and schedules that force me to compromise and strain my resources. The action plan’s schedule marker will enable me to be more efficient in managing my time, as I will always be updated on upcoming events and this will enhance my…

Utter silence; all that could be heard was the machinations clanks and clangs as it rose up higher and higher. Even though there were five people in it, none of them spoke. One woman kept her eyes trained on her cell-phone, scrolling through an endless feed of videos and tweeted thoughts. The man in the business suit held his body straight at the front of the small space, eyes trained on the door, waiting impatiently. The second woman, who had situated herself at the back of the space, leaned…

like cayenne pepper, reflect the counties South American location. Holidays and celebrations deeply reflect the country's religious belief, Roman Catholicism, and history. French Guiana’s variety of cultures and origin shape the food, meals, and etiquette into a diverse yet concentrated cuisine experience. French Guiana is a tropical place due to it being placed just north of the equator. It has hot and humid weather throughout the year, but tradewinds reduce the humidity near coastal areas.…

Australia is a large and relatively dry continent located on the Oceania, which is a continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. It is also the flattest continent on Earth with an average elevation of 985 feet; this is one of the primary reasons that the annual rainfall is thinly dispersed and scattered – approximately 16.5 inches. On top of that, 40% of the surface gets less than 10 inches per year, with annual evaporation exceeding annual rainfall on more than three fourth…

with as much turmoil in her life and could have developed to be a very different, less stubborn personality. Since she lacked the proper skills to be a princess, throughout the film, Demetri also had to teach Anya how to follow the social roles and etiquette of people in royalty. In the film, it is stated that “princesses don’t marry kitchen boys.” This shows the clear lines between the different social classes, because in most cases she would have to marry a prince or duke, but this movie…

In my high school, students are grouped by appearance or attitude. There are the “emo” kids, hicks, athletes, nerds, and outcasts. The classifications seem fair at first glance. The classifying is done by other students. Seldom do you see the categorized students referring to themselves as a “goth,” or “redneck.” The way someone dresses is the main reason that influences what other people think about them. In high school, the phrase, “Dress to impress” is accurate. Wearing Nike, or Adidas shoes…

Reading Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue", I came across the idea of language being "fractured and broken". In the essay, she provided examples of how her mother's limited English caused her to be given poor service at department stores, banks, and restaurants; stating how people would usually consider a lack of depth in their thinking due to their "broken" or "limited" use of language. Conversely, she thinks that her mother's English is "vivid, full of observation and imagery". Indeed, Chinglish is…

he can’t denounce Jim, his friend and an escaped slave. While slavery is the main social aspect of the novel Huck begins to change his ways of life. He begins to practice religion, he changes his etiquette, and educated. One of the large social properties of the time of the novel was proper etiquette. This included eating in the right manner, bathing, speaking formally, respecting others, and some other things. Huck is introduced to most of these characteristics, especially eating in the…

When Huck's father is first brought in into the story, a sharp contrast is introduced between him and the Widow Douglas. The widow represents a civilized life filled with academics, religion, and etiquette. On the other hand, Huck’s father represents an uncivilized life filled with alcohol and abuse. Instead of choosing between these two lifestyles, Huck decides to fake his own death so that he will not be forced to comply with the widow or his father. In doing this, Huck decides to follow his…

school. Pathos is used when mentioning several real-world examples of cyber bullying and the effects it can have on people. Finally, ethos is used when principal Sheninger builds his credibility by explaining his experience in teaching Internet etiquette to his students. Logos, pathos, and ethos are used in this interview by connecting to the reader in various aspects and persuading the audience to be cautious and aware of their digital footprint.…