Now keep in mind that I am not able so solve all life's problems for you, but I can let you in on a little secret that will solve many of them.
Politeness.
Some have never heard of it, some think it is an urban legend only old geezers believe in, but I am here to confirm the rumors. Politeness is in fact, a real thing. Many across the land have long forgotten about this gem of a personality trait and it has been lost in the layers of generations that have neglected to recognize its beauty. Now we must mine deep in ourselves to find what will solve a lot of our problems. Here are some ideas that will help you make the world a better place and will make you feel like a better person:
Holding the door open for someone
Smiling
Laughing at someone's jokes
Supporting someone's opinions
Know where the line is
Know that not everyone has a thick skin
And here are some things some may call "don'ts"
Do not ignore people
Do not purposely make someone feel lesser of themselves
Do not criticize one's opinion
Do not fail to read the body language of someone
Now these are just a few minor suggestions, and they may be difficult for some, especially those who have never heard of the crazy idea of "politeness". Politeness will take you far in life, and solve many problems, I would say you would have 99 that it would solve and the one left over would be solved by growing thicker skin. In high school, sensitivity is something that can not be taken lightly. There are subjects you have to be very careful when referring to them among certain individuals. It seems as though the topics you can have a conversation on with others is narrowing every day. Some people, choose to disregard other's sensitivity and just speak their mind, not seeing and or caring about the feelings they hurt. Which goes along with the politeness characteristic they lack. However, you cannot be overly sensitive and not allow people to speak their mind around you. Having a "thick skin" is a must in surviving what high school throws at you. Of the problems high school presents you, imaginary ones made up in your head will make up the most of them. In all reality, you should not lose sleep over the majority of them. It all situations, regardless of where you are or who you are with, you can always make the most your time by finding the politeness I am confident we all have, no matter how buried it may be. That is how you will go far in all aspects of your life.
JSL
This is so true. Being nice and polite can totally change someone's day and even make yourself a happier person for making them happy. This world seems to be filled with so much negativity like in the news and in social media but I think those little things like smiling and laughing at peoples jokes can make for a more positive world and happier people.
ReplyDeleteThis is something everyone in the world should read. You've always inspired me to be a better person, and this is just another way you have! Keep writing beautiful things!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good point to talk about, especially with high school students. Every day I see interactions where someone obviously says something that bothers the other person, yet fails to see it or just ignores it and keeps on talking. Most kids our age just don't have that balance of brashness and empathy that they should, resulting in people talking too much and offending people, or kids who may talk but never say what they're really thinking. Keep posting good shtuff like this, I think a lot of us need to hear it. -Gaige W
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