#15 - Respect Other People’s Space – Leave enough room between yourself and others so that they won’t feel uncomfortable or intimidated. The fervor of your convictions give you no license to sermonize in another’s face. Standing at an appropriate distance from others is part of poise, which gives strength and authority to your words.
- “Come not near the books or writings of another so as to read them unless desired; also look not nigh when another is writing a letter” – George Washington
#16 - Apologize Earnestly – As we become more aware of the needs of others and more willing to honor them, we find ourselves apologizing less frequently. That’s because we prevent mistakes from happening rather than manage them after they have occurred. Perfection not being of this world, however, apologies remain one of the most valuable resources of the fair and the considerate.
- “Most apologies are gestures of empathy; they express regret for offending someone else’s feelings or concerns. Apologizing implies that you are aware of the feelings of another and can empathize sufficiently to regret having injured that person.” Daniel Jankelovich
These two “Rules of Considerate Conduct” are taken from P.M. Forni’s book, Choosing Civility – The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct. If you are interested in reading more, stop by Lance’s office to check out a copy!
Stop by the Classroom Wing between CW129 and CW132 to see the Civitas at Central Board to read these Thoughts of the Day!
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