SOCIAL GRACES 2 “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

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-Aristotle

RESPONSIBILITY
▰ Being accountable for what you do, for your actions and behavior.
▰ Doing the right thing at the right time, so others can trust and depend on you.

Social Responsibility
▰ a theory in which everyone in society must fulfill their civic duties.
Personal Responsibility
▰ the act of taking responsibility for:
▻ The things one says or does
▻ The actions one undertakes
▻ Taking care of one’s business and obligations
Civic Responsibility
▰ People show civic responsibility when they take action on matters relating to politics, the environment, and the
economy.
Student Responsibility
▰ demonstrate academic integrity and honesty.
▰ attend and participate in classes, labs, and seminars, prepared and on time.
▰ complete the assigned work in a timely manner with attention to quality of work.
▰ avoid making excuses for their behavior.
▰ communicate in a careful and respectful manner with professors, peers, and other members of the college
community.
▰ are engaged learners who dedicate sufficient time outside of class to college work.
▰ act in a civil manner that respects the college learning/social environment and complies with college policies
outlined in the student constitution and college catalog.
▰ utilize college resources and seek help when needed.
▰ respect diverse ideas and opinions.
▰ identify, develop, and implement a plan to achieve their educational goals.

MATURITY
▰ Ability to respond to the environment in an appropriate manner.
▰ Encompasses being aware of the correct time and location to behave and knowing when to act according to
circumstances and the culture of the society one lives in.

DECISION MAKING
▰ the action or process of making decisions, especially important ones.
▰ The act of making up your mind about something

Kinds of Decision:
Irreversible Permanent decisions
Reversible Not final and can be retracted
Delayed Decisions that are put on hold
Quick Decisions Decisions enable one to make maximum use of opportunity available at hand
Experimental Final decisions cannot be taken until preliminary results appears.
Trial & Error Trying out certain course of action
Conditional Individual keep all his options open

Decision Making Process

▰ Define the Problem
▰ Develop Alternatives
▰ Evaluate the Alternatives
▰ Make the Decision
▰ Implement the Solution

“If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles”. - Sun Tzu
SOCIAL GRACES 2 “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
-Aristotle
▰ Monitor your solution
Seeking Help
▰ Get Help from Others
▰ Ask for Support from Friends
▰ Get Help from Teachers & Other Helpers
▰ Talk to a Therapist or Counselor

Tools for Change; Making changes

▰ Change only one thing at a time
▰ Identify why you want to change
▰ Understand how the behavior serves you
▰ Sit with discomfort
▰ Take baby steps
▰ No time limits

“If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles”. - Sun Tzu