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Embracing Civility |
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China, one of the world's four ancient civilizations, boasts a rich cultural
history and traditional virtues, among which civility holds a prominent place.
In any civilized society or nation, people always place great emphasis on
courtesy and manners. Politeness serves as one of the moral norms that promote
harmonious interpersonal interactions and acts as a bridge for amicable
coexistence with others.
Civility is a reflection of social consciousness, and public civility is built
upon the foundation of individual moral cultivation. To exhibit good public
civility, one must start with oneself and begin with the surroundings. Civility
serves as a tool for communication, requiring civilized interactions, polite
language, and respectful behavior. At home, one should be a courteous child; at
school, a well-mannered student; and in society, a responsible and considerate
citizen.
Within the school premises, one often encounters plastic bags, drink bottles,
and other rubbish that harm the environment. Those who discard waste carelessly
exhibit a lack of civility. Conversely, offering a friendly greeting to a
classmate is civility, being willing to help others is civility, refraining from
using foul language is civility, and abiding by rules and not engaging in
physical aggression is civility.
Civility, I believe, is like a lamp. The more it shines, the less darkness there
is around us. Each person's heart is like a window, and when the window opens,
light enters. I believe that "civility is all around us," close at hand, within
reach. I believe that as each of us takes a small step towards civility, society
will take a giant leap towards civilization. Civility is a force, much like the
Olympic torch, passing through the hands of countless individuals, gathering and
releasing the passion of all.
To be a civil person, one must start with the little things around them and with
oneself. By doing so, we can make our society more civilized and more beautiful. |
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