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Civility Rules! Creating A Purposeful Practice Of Civility
George Washington’s Rules Defined While our civilization continues to advance, our capacity to live civilly―to appreciate our common humanity with empathy and humility―ironically dwindles daily. Even as we become more technologically connected, many of us feel increasingly disconnected and disengaged from each other. Civility Rules! offers an opportunity to learn about the history, substance, and significance of civility through the lens of George Washington’s “Rules of Civility.” Drawing on personal experience, real-life examples, and a foundational belief that civility is integral to a democratic society, author Shelby Scarbrough shares how we might work toward a more perfect union by building a personal practice of civility. Civility is not an archaic concept of manners and politeness but rather a crucial component of a functioning democracy. Shelby shows us how―with conscientious practice and patience―we can each contribute to the preservation of our democracy, one interaction at a time.
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2020
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December 6, 2020
Clarion Call to Return to Civility
Civility Rules by Shelby Joy Scarbrough is a call for a return of civility in our lives and in our society.
In this call of a return to civility, she states that one of the initial steps in living a civil life is a discovery or a rediscovery of our common humanity. She continues by saying that we should demonstrate sincere compassion, understanding, humility and forgiveness to one another.
She also presents a dose of reality indicating that in each of us, because of our humanness, we have our moments of failing. She encourages the reader that rather than complaining about the lack of civility in others we should look within ourselves and "clean our own house."
She also encourages the reader not to give into finger-pointing. It reminds me of the old adage that when you point a finger at someone else there are three fingers pointing back at you.
As the refreshing book opens its narrative, she draws on a poem entitled "The World We Make" by Alfred Grant Walton. It is a powerful and thought-provoking verse with one of the lines stating, "We make our world by the life we lead."
The first chapter talks about a booklet that was penned by George Washington. In this booklet are a number of actions and mannerisms that should be engaged in that promotes civility when we interact with one another. Some of those practical but powerful reminders of our socializing with others and demonstrating temperate interactions include the statement of whispering not in the company of others, when you are dining don't scratch or spit or cough or blow your nose, and not to talk with meat in your mouth.
It seems like these are basic concepts that are not only shared by George Washington, the father of our country, but we can hear a little bit of our parent's voices when we were children.
Other chapters that are expounded upon include the power of civility, being courteous, humility, empathy, trusting, etc.
Civility Rules by Shelby Joy Scarbrough is a clarion call and reminder of being civil to one another. The concepts shared are basic and brimming with common sense. However, the author has gifted us with a great reminder about returning to our roots and being a more gentle people. Hopefully this gentleness will spill over into our interaction with others.
Civility Rules by Shelby Joy Scarbrough is a call for a return of civility in our lives and in our society.
In this call of a return to civility, she states that one of the initial steps in living a civil life is a discovery or a rediscovery of our common humanity. She continues by saying that we should demonstrate sincere compassion, understanding, humility and forgiveness to one another.
She also presents a dose of reality indicating that in each of us, because of our humanness, we have our moments of failing. She encourages the reader that rather than complaining about the lack of civility in others we should look within ourselves and "clean our own house."
She also encourages the reader not to give into finger-pointing. It reminds me of the old adage that when you point a finger at someone else there are three fingers pointing back at you.
As the refreshing book opens its narrative, she draws on a poem entitled "The World We Make" by Alfred Grant Walton. It is a powerful and thought-provoking verse with one of the lines stating, "We make our world by the life we lead."
The first chapter talks about a booklet that was penned by George Washington. In this booklet are a number of actions and mannerisms that should be engaged in that promotes civility when we interact with one another. Some of those practical but powerful reminders of our socializing with others and demonstrating temperate interactions include the statement of whispering not in the company of others, when you are dining don't scratch or spit or cough or blow your nose, and not to talk with meat in your mouth.
It seems like these are basic concepts that are not only shared by George Washington, the father of our country, but we can hear a little bit of our parent's voices when we were children.
Other chapters that are expounded upon include the power of civility, being courteous, humility, empathy, trusting, etc.
Civility Rules by Shelby Joy Scarbrough is a clarion call and reminder of being civil to one another. The concepts shared are basic and brimming with common sense. However, the author has gifted us with a great reminder about returning to our roots and being a more gentle people. Hopefully this gentleness will spill over into our interaction with others.
December 2, 2020
How to behave is a civil and responsible manor today
This book is about civility and how the art of civility has dropped off dramatically from the times of Our fore fathers. Civility is or at least should be a part of our everyday lives and this book will share ways that we can achieve that goal as individuals and as a society. George Washington’s rules of civility are an excellent guide to what our society can achieve. There is some good information in this book and it can be a great method for devolving this quality.
This book is about civility and how the art of civility has dropped off dramatically from the times of Our fore fathers. Civility is or at least should be a part of our everyday lives and this book will share ways that we can achieve that goal as individuals and as a society. George Washington’s rules of civility are an excellent guide to what our society can achieve. There is some good information in this book and it can be a great method for devolving this quality.
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