Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Poverty
Today is Blog Action Day 08 and this year's topic is poverty. Poverty is a difficult problem this world faces, especially to those who experiance it. Even if you don't experience poverty, poverty is all around us and is visible in its various forms. I myself don't suffer from poverty, however I still witness it in various places I have been to, some being quite near my home. In fact, just recently my church went on a trip to Hilda's Place which is a center for homeless people. It houses the people for the night, and feeds them. I personally, as well as many others, have helped creating many sandwiches to help support these people. Poverty is all around us, and there is much that anybody can do to help those who suffer from poverty. Maybe next time you see someone in need of help, you can hand them a giftcard of some sort. Perhaps you can help support a service that is attempting the assist the poor. There are many little things that can be done to help those that suffer from poverty.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Manners
Apparently, over the years manners have been being ignored more and more often with the introduction of technology. A few simple manners to remember and to keep in practice include...
1. Hold doors for people
It shows that you care about whats happening around you, and that you care about others.
2. Give up seats
Give up your seat for someone else that may need it. This does not only include the elderly, pregnant, and disabled, but perhaps for those who are carrying heavy boxes and etc.
3. Let those out the elevator before you get in
It makes it easier for those to get out, it really does.
4. Cell phone manners
Just use your cell phone wisely, don't have inappropriate conversations in public and etc. It's probably best to excuse yourself to somewhere private.
5. Introduce people
When in a group, introduce yourself. Also put in some details, makes it easier to remember.
6. Please, thank you, your welcome
Three good phrases to use to show appreciation and sincerity.
7. Respect elders
Show them at least common courtesy and civility, as they have been living longer than you.
8. Handwrite thank you notes
Shows time taken and thus appreciation and gratitude.
What do you think about these supposedly forgotten manners? I personally never handwrite my thank you notes.
1. Hold doors for people
It shows that you care about whats happening around you, and that you care about others.
2. Give up seats
Give up your seat for someone else that may need it. This does not only include the elderly, pregnant, and disabled, but perhaps for those who are carrying heavy boxes and etc.
3. Let those out the elevator before you get in
It makes it easier for those to get out, it really does.
4. Cell phone manners
Just use your cell phone wisely, don't have inappropriate conversations in public and etc. It's probably best to excuse yourself to somewhere private.
5. Introduce people
When in a group, introduce yourself. Also put in some details, makes it easier to remember.
6. Please, thank you, your welcome
Three good phrases to use to show appreciation and sincerity.
7. Respect elders
Show them at least common courtesy and civility, as they have been living longer than you.
8. Handwrite thank you notes
Shows time taken and thus appreciation and gratitude.
What do you think about these supposedly forgotten manners? I personally never handwrite my thank you notes.
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