2006-12-16 15:51:44 · 19 answers · asked by ? 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
to do what is right - with your head held high - despite the pressures to do otherwise
2006-12-16 22:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think of it as the phenomenon of someone going through something terrible and not acting out. Like, if someone's parents died and they started treating everyone horribly and turned alcoholic and just went totally off the deep end, they'd be normal. If they handled it with dignity, they'd keep calm and collected and not start any bad habits. That's what I think of it meaning, anyway.
2006-12-16 15:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me, dignity is having freedom of choice, and by extension, the appreciation that I have freedom of choice.
Which means, whenever I am faced with any circumstance in any space and time, I get to recognise that I can choose my reaction, and this is the source of dignity itself for me personally.
If you compare this with being unable to recognize that you choose your reaction to any particular circumstance, you will understand what I mean.
2006-12-16 19:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tuna-San 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self respect first. When you know who YOU are and can appreciate that, a sense of dignity colors whatever you do. You can easily respect others, listen to them, and get their respect because you already have your own.
2006-12-16 15:58:38 · answer #4 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be treated as every other person is treated. Don't talk down to me. Don't yell at me--especially in front of others. Don't make me feel as if I were stupid, because I am not.
My boss does not know the meaning of treating someone with dignity.
2006-12-16 15:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by maamu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dignity to me means to act without fear or shame.
2006-12-16 17:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by Bruce G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-respect.
2006-12-16 15:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by Habt our quell 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To have self respect and live a life that brings joy to others rather than tearing people down.
2006-12-16 15:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by MissTx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To treat everyone as though they are family, and to respect others opinions while still keeping your own.
2006-12-16 15:53:59 · answer #9 · answered by J. R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means to have character. I don't do what other people do just because it's popular. I do things I feel are right.
2006-12-16 15:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by Chew on this! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋