Here's an article I found interesting about what is required to treat someone with dignity.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/10/ ... test=faces
The ten essential elements of dignity
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That's excellent, G A. It's something even forgotten occasionally on these forums.
I often think in terms of mutual respect, understanding, seeing through the eyes of the person I'm communicating with, and empathy. Dignity sums it up nicely.
So often overlooked:
If you tell me, "What you said hurt me."
If I respond simply, "That's not what I meant" (i.e. "You are wrong"), I have missed the whole point.
Regardless of what I meant, I didn't communicate effectively if I caused hurt. That can be because I was careless or insensitive with my wording, or it can mean that I trod on an individual's personal sensitivity. If it's the latter, I can take note, apologize, make an adjustment, and know how to treat that sensitivity with dignity the next time.
Thanks, G A -
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I often think in terms of mutual respect, understanding, seeing through the eyes of the person I'm communicating with, and empathy. Dignity sums it up nicely.
So often overlooked:
If you tell me, "What you said hurt me."
If I respond simply, "That's not what I meant" (i.e. "You are wrong"), I have missed the whole point.
Regardless of what I meant, I didn't communicate effectively if I caused hurt. That can be because I was careless or insensitive with my wording, or it can mean that I trod on an individual's personal sensitivity. If it's the latter, I can take note, apologize, make an adjustment, and know how to treat that sensitivity with dignity the next time.
Thanks, G A -
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I also think it is important to be aware of the postive that surrounds us. Certainly some people act poorly and selfishly. Negative experiences can carry so much weight; e.g. a person cuts you off in traffic and it can put you in a foul mood. We are not always good at seeing the dignity that is afforded us on a daily basis.
The gentleman that helped a woman get her baby's stroller down a short flight of stairs. He was going the opposite direction when he stopped to assist.
The lady at a Starbucks I visit asks me if everything is well as I haven't been by in a while.
The young man at the McDonald's drive through that is so genuinely courteous I can't help but smile.
Sometimes it is as important to receive it as give it.
The gentleman that helped a woman get her baby's stroller down a short flight of stairs. He was going the opposite direction when he stopped to assist.
The lady at a Starbucks I visit asks me if everything is well as I haven't been by in a while.
The young man at the McDonald's drive through that is so genuinely courteous I can't help but smile.
Sometimes it is as important to receive it as give it.
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Good stuff, the personality trait of Character comes to mind as well when reading it. Thanks for sharing (oops, had to correct a typo - accidentally typed the word “shaving” instead of sharing. Freudian slip?
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