What happened to the United States? Our nation used to be patriotic, have flags on almost every house, and openly declare God’s truth and the devils lie. Now we see perversion in our schools polluting our children and riots in OUR streets, it’s pathetic and unacceptable. But, honestly, some of that is our fault, “We the People” stopped speaking up for the truth and protecting our families and American heritage. So, the evil forces took the opportunity to publish their agenda, and “We” accepted it, we fell in line with the message they pushed. “We” stopped behaving respectfully towards each other and made our differences a barrier between civil conversation. So, the evil forces fed off of our dissension. They took our willingness to fight and pit us against each other on every issue imaginable, race, religion, sex, origin, law, economy, and climate. And with the controversy “We” as Americans grew apart from each other. But this separation didn’t just affect the way we treat each other politically, it affected the way “We” treat each other as humanity. There is a serious lack of respect for others prevalent in our country. “We the People” need to get back to the moral ground that we once stood on and that’s God, family, country. That’s what this issue boils down too. Refocusing our efforts on truth, respect, courtesy, and civility. Let’s commit to be better Americans. How? A challenge! Try to follow this list and see what a difference you can make in your life and the lives of those around you.
- Courtesy - The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others. - Oxford Languages
- Respect - Due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others. - Oxford Languages
- Civility - Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech. - Oxford Languages
- Ask Elders, a Person with a Handicap, or Anyone Who Appears to Need Help if They Need Assistance when Crossing the Street or Performing a Strenuous Task
- Ask for Permission when Doing Something that Will Affects Others or Their Property
- Be Helpful to Others
- Be Patient Towards Others
- Be Respectful to Others Always
- Close Doors Softly
- Converse Respectfully, Take Turns, Be Thoughtful and Deliberate
- Don’t Eavesdrop
- Don’t Interrupt Others Who are Speaking, Wait Your Turn
- Don’t Let Your Phone Interrupt Your Interactions with People Physically in Front of You
- Don’t Take the Only Seat
- Don’t Talk or Text on Your Phone During In-Person Events
- Drive Respectfully and Non-Aggressively
- Give up Your Seat to Elders or Pregnant Women
- Grab the Door for People
- Have Polite and Cheerful Greetings and Respectful and Courteous Conservation Closers
- If you Finish the Pot of Coffee, Make a Fresh One for Others
- Knock Before Entering
- Leave the Last of Something for Someone Else
- Make Promises Sparingly and ALWAYS Keep Those You Make
- Never Rifle through People’s Personal Belongings (Even Close Friends or Family)
- Open the Door for Others
- Place Less Significance on Looks and More on the Motive and Heart of a Person Return Borrowed Items
- Practice Good Etiquette
- Read and Study the Bible, it has a Lot to Say about Morality, How to Have a Better, Happier Life, and God’s Love for Humanity
- Respect People's Privacy
- Share a Kind Word
- Speak Politely, Softly, & Respectfully
- Use Please, Thank You, and Be Appreciative
