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True or False:
Acting consistently with your beliefs shows integrity.
TRUE
Doing the right thing even when it is difficult and ensuring that actions are consistent with beliefs and speech is called what?
Integrity
What does it mean to be respectful?
Showing proper behavior and demonstrating good etiquette.
True or False:
Someone who shows respect, values people.
True
Which option best shows integrity in action?
A. doing what looks good, regardless of the consequences
B. doing what is best for you, regardless of the consequences
C. doing the right thing, regardless of the consequences
D. doing what is easiest, regardless of the consequences
C. doing the right thing, regardless of the consequences
Lety saw a woman in front of her drop a $20 bill and realized that no one else noticed. What can Lety do to show integrity?
Lety can tell the woman that she dropped the money.
If someone shows respect, what characteristics do they have?
A. They are idle.
B. They are courteous.
C. They are honest.
D.They are biased.
B. They are courteous.
C. They are honest.
Ryan and his family are eating dinner together. His phone started ringing while they were enjoying their meal.
What can Ryan do to show respect to his family?
He can excuse himself from the table and let the caller know he will call them back. He can apologize to his family, send the call to his voice mail, and silence his phone.
Note: Part of showing respect is being courteous. Ryan should focus on his family that made time to have dinner with him by keeping his phone on silent. If the phone call is urgent, he can politely excuse himself, go to an area that won’t disturb the meals of other people, and keep the call short.
Q: Melissa says that she believes it is important to eat a balanced healthy meal regularly. What can Melissa do to show integrity?
A. She can eat a healthy meal 2 times a week.
B. She can encourage her friends to eat healthy while she does not do it.
C. She can eat healthy meals regularly.
C. She can eat healthy meals regularly.
Q: Cindy believes it is important to treat everyone with respect. She encourages her friends to do the same and challenges her friends to do one kind thing a day. She also teaches people how to show respect. How do her words and actions show integrity?
A. Her words and actions help both people.
B. Her words and actions show she is friendly.
C. Her words and actions help people feel better.
D. Her words and actions match her beliefs.
D. Her words and actions match her beliefs.
By showing proper etiquette, you can encourage others to show it as well. Which actions at school would set the best examples for your classmates and encourage them to have proper etiquette?
A. Coming unprepared to class.
B. Arriving to live lessons on time
C. Using your phone during live lessons.
D. Following the classroom norms.
B. Arriving to live lessons on time
D. Following the classroom norms.
BONUS***DOUBLE POINTS***
Natalia hears her sister and a friend laughing about a fellow friend in their dance class. Natalia reminds her sister later how she felt in a similar situation where she had been laughed at. What character trait does Natalia want her sister to display?
Respect
Juan strongly believes it is important not to litter. What are two actions he can do that show integrity?
He can help clean up litter in his neighborhood. He tells his friends to use trash cans. Start an educational program about littering.
Q: Which characteristics best define integrity?
· Honesty
· Loyalty
· Sincerity
· Punctuality
Honesty and Sincerity
Q: New situations can be a little scary. You may not know how you should act or what you should do.
If you are unsure how to show proper etiquette in a certain situation, what can you do?
You can ask someone who has experienced the situation before. You can do some research on the Internet for guidance and tips.
What is etiquette?
Etiquette is a set of guidelines for appropriate and polite behavior that shows respect.
Note: These guidelines include the way you act, the way you dress, and the way you speak.
Q: Riley is researching that many families struggle with necessities such as food. She strongly believes that her school needs to start a food drive program to help those in need. Which actions would show Riley's integrity?
A. She encourages others at school to bring at least one item of food.
B. She starts a food drive plan at school.
C. She tells everyone to bring food to donate without doing so herself.
A. She encourages others at school to bring at least one item of food.
B. She starts a food drive plan at school.
Q: Sean is a musician who knows that playing a musical instrument has many benefits, both academically and socially. He strongly believes that everyone should have an opportunity to learn how to play an instrument. What can Sean do to show integrity?
A. He can write a letter to the local newspaper to raise awareness of the benefits of playing an instrument.
B. He can organize a concert to raise money to purchase instruments for students.
C. He can complain to her sister that there is not enough emphasis on music education in schools.
D. He can practice her instrument more often so that he becomes a better musician.
A. He can write a letter to the local newspaper to raise awareness of the benefits of playing an instrument.
B. He can organize a concert to raise money to purchase instruments for students.
You and your friend are working on a project together, but do not agree on which topic to research. The topic you chose is one from the recommended list and the one your friend chose is not, it is off-topic.
You need to decide how to respond to your friend and still be able to complete the project together based on the recommended list. What is a possible response that shows respect?
Tell your friend that you like her topic. Suggest that your friend review the recommended list and you can choose together. Share your concern with her.
If you are at a formal dinner, what are some three examples of good manners when eating a meal with others?
washing your hands before you eat
· keeping your elbows off the table, and keeping the napkin on your lap
· waiting for everybody to be seated and served before you start to eat
· using utensils properly
· chewing with your mouth closed
· eating quietly
· not talking with food in your mouth
· saying “please” and “thank you”
· asking someone to pass what you need instead of reaching over them
· not using your cell phone
· excusing yourself if you must get up