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GMRC 5
Module 1 I Show Concern for Others at All Times
One of the original uses of the word “concerned” is the Greek verse, Katanoein, which means “to scrutinize, to
be attentive, and to observe. The verb tells us to be concerned for one another means, not remaining isolated and
indifferent to others but to be involved and participating in the lives of others.
There is a great difference between being worried and being concerned. A worried person sees a problem and yet
does not intend to get involved, while a concerned person examines the situation and is moved and challenged to do
something about it, usually by solving the problem. “Concern” happens when we begin to feel the need to do something
about the situation because we can relate to the issue at hand, and this invites our focus and catches our attention. We
feel concerned about something not only because it means something to us, but it has some importance in our lives. The
concern is typically always felt for our family, friends, and those close to us. We are always concerned about those to
whom we are attached or related. In the word of Pythagoras, “Concern should drive us into action and not into a
depression.” Thus, the concern should not be taken as a form of anxiety.
When we show concern for others, we are enforcing a basic truth about people, that everyone is inherently good.
Here are some ways that concern is exercised:
1. greeting people warmly with a smile 5. listening to their wishes, dreams, and plans
2. helping people in times of need 6. encouraging people to go on despite the difficulties
3. giving allowances to others’ mistakes 7. making them feel that they are important in our lives
4. guiding others to make the right decisions 8. understanding and appreciating their activities and behavior
To be concerned to others further means to be “guardians” of others. Being concerned means developing
relationships based on mutual acceptance and appreciation of one’s well-being and the well-being of others. We need to
acknowledge our responsibility towards everyone. Responsibility towards others thus means desiring and working for
the good of others, in the hope that they too will become receptive to goodness and its demands. By developing this way
of “seeing others” there will be greater solidarity, justice, mercy, and compassion in the world.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF!
FT1. Write T if the statement is true and F if not. If false, underline the word/s that made the statement false.
_____ 1. A worried person sees a problem and yet does not intend to get involved while a concerned person examines
the situation and is not moved and challenged to do something about it, usually by solving the problem.
_____ 2. Concern happens when we begin to feel the need to do something about the situation because we can relate to
the issues at hand, and this invites our focus and catches our attention.
_____ 4. Caring for others and helping them is not the best way to show concern for others.
_____ 5. When we show concern for others, we are reinforcing a basic truth about people that everyone is inherently
bad.
_____ 6. By reaching out to others, and when concern is shown to them, people begin to appreciate themselves better.
_____ 7. Helping the person who is about to be caught in an act of stealing things from others is one way of showing concern.
_____ 8. Exercising sincere concern for others leads to greater solidarity, justice, mercy, and compassion in the world.
_____ 9. To be concerned for one another means to be involved and participate in the lives of others disregarding
privacy.
_____ 10. Being concerned means developing relationships based on mutual acceptance and appreciation of one’s well-
being meticulously considering their status in society.
FT2. What’s the best way of concern you can do given the following situations? Write your answers at the back.
1. Children begging in the street. 4. Friends who are not getting along well.
2. Someone in class who is very shy and quiet. 5. Your friends are smoking.
3. Classmates who spend so much time with computers. 6. Someone in a group gets bullied.
FT3. Write YES on the blank if the statement below depicts genuine concern to others and NO if not.
_______ 1. Respecting people who show cultural racial, and physical differences by giving biased judgment.
_______ 2. Shows consideration towards others, especially during difficult situations.
_______ 3. Generally attends to the needs and feelings of others, without regard to how they express themselves.
_______ 4. Responds to the different needs, feelings, and capabilities of others and uses feedback to criticize them.
_______ 5. Neglecting the favors asked by others for it will affect your timeline.
_______ 6. Involve others in decisions that will affect them.
_______ 7. Showing empathy to an elderly who is crossing the street but not helping him/ her.
_______ 8. Puts in place conditions conducive to customers, individuals, and teams.
_______ 9. Fail to recognize cultural, racial, and physical differences of individuals in communication with others.
_______ 10. Responds voluntarily, promptly, and with enthusiasm to the anxieties, needs, and predicament of others.
_______ 11. Being unaware of the impact of self on others, especially in times of crisis.
_______ 12. Openly criticizing the contribution of each person in any charity works or donative drives.
_______ 13. Respects and protects the dignity, integrity, and rights of each person.
_______ 14. Shows versatility in his/her relations with others by doing what the others do unto him/ her.
_______ 15. Anticipates the reluctance and feelings of others to the proposal(s) being made.
FT4. Answer the following questions below. Write your answer at the back of your module.
1. Discuss the relationship between concern for others and being responsible for them.
2. Explain how respect is manifested in being concerned for others.
3. When giving someone a piece of advice, what helpful tips can you share? What consideration should someone
advising take note of?

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