My response to the task2 essay question I posted earlier.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:47 am
Pelease provide feedback to my attempt at this question. I am particularly concerned about whether I've interpreted the question correctly or not. Thank you.
Question: A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashioned values, such as honour, kindness, and Trust no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All around the world people value different things. In today’s society emphasis is placed on social class and material gains. Although these are of importance, I however believe that original values such as honour, Kindness, and trust are of greater significance to an individual’s worth as these help to build character, and influence attitudes and behaviors.
An individual’s reputation is formed from important values such as respect .Growing up in the country for example; the common practice of greeting elderly persons, addressing them by their various titles such as miss or mister during conversations reflected the level of esteem for these persons and therefore built the characteristic trait of being a respectable person.
In addition, an appreciation for former values directly affects one’s approach in everyday life. In my profession as a nurse for instance, having a positive attitude and demonstrating kindness to my patients encourages cooperation from them and appreciation for the care they receive. Likewise, my conduct as a result of the importance placed on the value trust, influences my actions in situations of patient confidentiality to protect vital information about their diagnoses and important health records, thus alleviating fears and building their confidence in my professional ability.
In conclusion, former values impact one’s personality, views and deportment. It has been shown that values positively influence how people in everyday life are regarded, and also demonstrates how these values assist in day to day decisions and actions. Thus it advised that greater emphasis be placed on values that really justifies a person’s worth and not just the rank and assets of individuals.
Question: A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashioned values, such as honour, kindness, and Trust no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All around the world people value different things. In today’s society emphasis is placed on social class and material gains. Although these are of importance, I however believe that original values such as honour, Kindness, and trust are of greater significance to an individual’s worth as these help to build character, and influence attitudes and behaviors.
An individual’s reputation is formed from important values such as respect .Growing up in the country for example; the common practice of greeting elderly persons, addressing them by their various titles such as miss or mister during conversations reflected the level of esteem for these persons and therefore built the characteristic trait of being a respectable person.
In addition, an appreciation for former values directly affects one’s approach in everyday life. In my profession as a nurse for instance, having a positive attitude and demonstrating kindness to my patients encourages cooperation from them and appreciation for the care they receive. Likewise, my conduct as a result of the importance placed on the value trust, influences my actions in situations of patient confidentiality to protect vital information about their diagnoses and important health records, thus alleviating fears and building their confidence in my professional ability.
In conclusion, former values impact one’s personality, views and deportment. It has been shown that values positively influence how people in everyday life are regarded, and also demonstrates how these values assist in day to day decisions and actions. Thus it advised that greater emphasis be placed on values that really justifies a person’s worth and not just the rank and assets of individuals.