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May I Have Your Attention Please? September 17, 2009

Recently it has come to my attention that the majority of today’s society does not censor themselves in public. When I mean censor, I speak in terms of language, actions, and gestures. There is a time and a place for these type of things, and public is not the time nor is it the place. When guests visit, why is it so difficult to act in a manner appropriate to where we are? We are at college, a Christian based school, nonetheless.

Whatever background you may come from, you always know when to do something and when to not do something. We are always told ‘actions speak louder than words’, and I completely agree with such a statement. Your actions show who you are, but your words are just what you learn. Yes, that can be argued, since you learn your actions, too, but you pick up words from friends, family, coworkers, etc. You learn how to act from your parents, whether it be publicly or privately.

I guess what I’m trying to get across is that we all could use some etiquette lessons. It’s a shame that people act the way they do, and I’m a bit embarrassed that when guests are present, the rudeness and inappropriateness may be the things that stick out in the guest’s mind when they think of the school later on.

Respect, chivalry, kindness, and compliance can go a long way if you’d only try. The trying part is up to you.

Good night, good luck, and have a pleasant tomorrow.