We all have personal values, like honesty, family etc. But: is it all just talking and thinking - or by what actions do you really prove that you follow a specific personal value?
2006-12-21 23:35:31 · 8 answers · asked by free download 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It is usually when you are tempted to go against your personal value that you could prove it.
2006-12-21 23:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by g2etch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off, you don't "prove" your personal values you simply live them. No need to worry about who notices or not. There's an old adage that explains it pretty well, "Character is how you act when nobody is looking."
If your doing something you wouldn't normally do just so others notice or to prove something then its not one of your values. If it makes you feel uneasy or awkward it may even be against your personal values.
2006-12-21 23:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by b_plenge 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the real personal traits/values and the personality of the person can only be judged by his actions and not by his words.
If words were the real measure of personality, all politicians would be recognized as honest people who wish to serve the public in the best possible manner.
If by thinking you mean the "words" you process in your head -- no, that's got nothing to do with personality. Real thoughts are "feelings" and "unexpressed impulses" that come as response to the circumstances.
People who don't speak because they are "dumb", also have thoughts. The "words" you compose either in your head or "speech" are merely your own "composition". Real thoughts seldom come in words -- we learned to translate them into words when we learned the language.
Example:
A girl can scream "I hate you" at her lover out of coyness -- because he teased her till she cried, which, if you know the meaning of "hate", should have never occurred to her. Thoughts and "words" you compose are mutually exclusive.
About the specific actions that represent personal values, well, you'll just have to observe people to learn more about that. No handbook for an "action to personal value" match exists as such.
(All my opinion -- based on a study of myself)
2006-12-21 23:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by WaterStrider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you say your a christian , u talk and walk the faith
if you have great work ethics, you prove it to your employer
same with morals and values. its like a domino effect of your action gets a reaction
2006-12-22 01:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is talking and walking that talk because in this world it takes a lot to have conviction and face the ridicule of others for standing up for what one believes in. it takes courage to put yourself out there. the only person we have to prove it to is ourselves because that is who we have to live with everyday and it is easier to live with someone you have respect for.
2006-12-22 03:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by mochi.girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by being kind to children
by being respectful to people
by offering a helping hand to someone in need
by helping new coworkers learn the things they need to learn, even when its not my job to do so
by offering encouragement and understanding to others,
by spending time listening and interacting with family members even when i am tired or would rather be doing something else
accepting people and enjoying the diversity of people
i strongly believe in "walk the walk of the talk you talk"
2006-12-21 23:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't accept people walking over me and I let them know it. It sometimes has bad consequences when I speak my mind on it but as they say 'Those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind' I would give my heart and soul for my family and close friends but I'm not a doormat.
2006-12-21 23:40:09 · answer #7 · answered by sticky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By sticking to it, even when no ones there to watch. Sounds silly. But, it's true.
2006-12-22 11:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by dearreal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋