The ideal person is punctual that is, arrives at the scheduled time for a meeting or event and is considerate of other people's time that is, does not "waste people's time" with conversation or other activity that has no visible, beneficial outcome.
Or "he gets the job done. More than that, these expressions convey an admiration for achievers, people whose lives are centered around efforts to accomplish some physical, measurable thing. Social psychologists use the term "achievement motivation" to describe what appears to be the intention underlying US American's behavior.
International visitors commonly remark that "US Americans work harder than I expected them to. US Americans generally consider themselves to be frank, open, and direct in their dealings with other people.
Or, "Let's stop playing games and get to the point. US Americans tend to assume that conflicts or disagreements are best settled by means of forthright discussions among the people involved. If I dislike something you are doing, I should tell you about it directly so you will know, clearly and from me personally, how I feel about it.
Bringing other people to mediate a dispute is considered somewhat cowardly, the act of a person without enough courage to speak directly to someone else. US Americans will often speak openly and directly to others about things they dislike.
They will try to do so in a manner they call "constructive," that is, in a manner in which the other person will not find it offensive or unacceptable.
If they do not speak openly about what is on their minds, they will often convey their reactions in nonverbal ways without words, but through facial expressions, body positions, and gestures. US Americans are not taught, as people in many Asian countries are, that they should guard their emotional responses. Their words, the tone of their voices, or their facial expressions will usually reveal what they are feeling--angry, unhappy, confused, happy or content.
For US Americans, time is a "resource" that can be used well or poorly. Thus, US Americans admire a "well organized" person, one who has written lists of things to do and a schedule for doing them. Others, especially non-Europeans, do not necessarily share the US American attitude towards time.
They are more likely to think of time as something that is simply there around them, not something they can "use. In their efforts to use their time wisely, foreign visitors sometimes see US Americans as robots, inhuman creatures who are so tied to their clocks and their schedules that they cannot participate in or enjoy the human interactions that are the truly important things in life. Although this is a general overview of US American values and assumptions, it can be a helpful tool in understanding life in the US.
Hopefully more practice from all of us will leave the world a better place for future generations. Here are some things I feel our society needs more of: Empathy — Empathy is defined as understanding and sharing the feelings of another.
People need to understand who others are and accept who they are. Focusing on how we can grow together should be our ultimate goal. Respect — Mutual respect is needed for all of us. This is what makes us human.
Having respect for everyone, despite the differences between us, is vital in order for a society to function well. Love — Having love in our hearts keeps us from feeling the need to harm others. Love helps us acknowledge the similarities we all share rather than the differences of color, religion or sexual orientation. Loyalty — Loyalty is a value that binds us to a person, thing or sentiment.
With loyalty, we do not betray. If we all shared loyalty, it would help us build the strength needed to stand up against something that would harm our society. Contributors spoke about the importance of deep connections with others, through community and cooperation, and feeling part of something bigger than ourselves. Good jobs and livelihoods that are important for our sense of purpose. Nature and accessible green space are important for health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
And creativity and innovation to help us problem solve and be more resilient. But how can these be put into action? The event looked at how these values might be put into practice at multiple levels, from in our local communities, to policy and legislation, to examining the economic models that underpin our society.
Suggestions for action included: locally-owned community gardens and food growing projects; repositioning GDP amongst other ways of valuing and measuring performance in society with a focus on wellbeing metrics; and designing public spaces in ways that are accessible and incorporate our values, such as social connection.
An award-winning recognised authority in the global climate change movement, James is an advocate for sustainability and a catalyst for galvanising change where it has the biggest impact on environmental challenges globally. Coming from the very northern region of Pakistan Gilgit-Baltistan.
Moved to Edinburgh, UK in I have completed my engineering degree in , worked in the research department, at the Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan CRCP and helped the department in carrying out research activities on energy, environment, policymaking and policy implementation in Pakistan 5 in the sector for four years. My seven years of experience in the field gives me a strong understanding of community behaviour and how it can be improved to be more sustainable in future.
0コメント