Are teens in need of etiquette lessons in school?
From my point of view, children should be the ones who need etiquette lesson. Reason because learning the right way to respect and behave properly in public from young will be easier. Hence, they will grow up with the good discipline and manner.
Nowadays, teens' behaviour is really unacceptable. From the way they speak and react, vulgar language and inappropriate actions will get involved. Recently, i was having my lunch with my mum in Macdonald. Sitting next to us, was a bunch of young adults talking and laughing loudly in public. Many customers, not just us, were looking at them with a bad expression. Having knowing that their behaviour in public is horrible, they still continue their conversation by laughing loudly! Worst still, vulgarises lash out many time too.
From this, i think that parents or school should really teach teens the discipline of attitude. Speaking loudly in public is already a disrespectful was, yet saying vulgarises is way too much!
The most important role behind all teens is their parents. Parents should teach their children about respect from the very beginning when kids entering kindergarten. Let them know what an appropriate person should behave in certain occasion. Etiquette lesson should be organise in secondary school, however it can be occasionally lesson like once a month. Not only the parents and school should teaches the teens, teens themselves must listen to the adviser. Teens must really take all the advice into consideration and improve their attitude. Try not to get closer with people that behave rudely, as teens might get influence easily. No matter how many disciplines and lessons been taught, teens will still behave inappropriately if they don't listen.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Jean Ang
Are students in need of ettiquette lessons in school?
Some teens these days lack etiquette.An example would be during lessons,students talk over the voice of the teacher and this causes irritation to the teacher because she would have to strain her throat to speak louder than them.Another example would be teens talking and laughing loudly in MRT trains and buses,which may affect the people around them.Some teens like to use many vulgarities in their conversations which may make some of their friends feel uncomfortable.
I feel that schools and parents should inculcate etiquette into their children since young.Parents also play an important role by practising etiquette to set a good example for their children to follow.
Schools should arrange etiquette lesssons for students.That way,teens will be able to get a better idea of the right behaviour to potray and thus be ableto present themselves better in public.
Some teens these days lack etiquette.An example would be during lessons,students talk over the voice of the teacher and this causes irritation to the teacher because she would have to strain her throat to speak louder than them.Another example would be teens talking and laughing loudly in MRT trains and buses,which may affect the people around them.Some teens like to use many vulgarities in their conversations which may make some of their friends feel uncomfortable.
I feel that schools and parents should inculcate etiquette into their children since young.Parents also play an important role by practising etiquette to set a good example for their children to follow.
Schools should arrange etiquette lesssons for students.That way,teens will be able to get a better idea of the right behaviour to potray and thus be ableto present themselves better in public.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Jacqueline Lee
Are teens in need of etiquette lessons in school?
Now a days, teenagers are more liberal and they do whatever they want. They have no fear of higher authority. However there are some teenagers that are still decent and have proper manners. It depends on the upbringing of these students. For example, students from co-ed schools usually get involved in boy-girl relationships. This isn't as common in single sex schools as students from these schools do not get as many opportunities to interact with the opposite sex.
Some students are teens in need of etiquette lessons in school but not all of them are. They need to know how to behave outside of school and also in school as they are in their school uniform and people would know which school they belong to, members of public tend to lodge complaints against students who behave in an unsavory manner. If this happens, it can question the values that the school is inculcating in the students. This will not reflect well on the school or the teachers.
However in other countries such as America and Australia, the students there are much more violent. They would pick a fight outside of school, vandalize private property and most of them would shout vulgarities at one another.
Schools should conduct some etiquette lessons for those trouble making students, teaching students that they should respect themselves as well as those around them. Whatever they do affects the people surrounding them.
Now a days, teenagers are more liberal and they do whatever they want. They have no fear of higher authority. However there are some teenagers that are still decent and have proper manners. It depends on the upbringing of these students. For example, students from co-ed schools usually get involved in boy-girl relationships. This isn't as common in single sex schools as students from these schools do not get as many opportunities to interact with the opposite sex.
Some students are teens in need of etiquette lessons in school but not all of them are. They need to know how to behave outside of school and also in school as they are in their school uniform and people would know which school they belong to, members of public tend to lodge complaints against students who behave in an unsavory manner. If this happens, it can question the values that the school is inculcating in the students. This will not reflect well on the school or the teachers.
However in other countries such as America and Australia, the students there are much more violent. They would pick a fight outside of school, vandalize private property and most of them would shout vulgarities at one another.
Schools should conduct some etiquette lessons for those trouble making students, teaching students that they should respect themselves as well as those around them. Whatever they do affects the people surrounding them.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Jean Ang
Facebook
Most of the people around the world own a facebook account,this network has brought people closer together.In many cases,people are able to find their long-lost friends on facebook and thus be able to stay in contact.Others use facebook on a daily basis to add friends and stay connected with them by writing on each other's walls and sending each other messages.Users can also upload photos to show their friends.
In the recent news, the Pakistani court banned the use of Facebook in Pakistan until 31st May because a facebook page called "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!" was being set up.Some Muslims were upset to know that sketches of Prophet Muhammad were sent in to this facebook page.This issue touches on religion therefore it is sensitve.
In facebook,people should know what to do and what not to do because it is a common social network that people around the world share.If everybody shows responsibilty in facebook,unhappy situtions will not arise.
Most of the people around the world own a facebook account,this network has brought people closer together.In many cases,people are able to find their long-lost friends on facebook and thus be able to stay in contact.Others use facebook on a daily basis to add friends and stay connected with them by writing on each other's walls and sending each other messages.Users can also upload photos to show their friends.
In the recent news, the Pakistani court banned the use of Facebook in Pakistan until 31st May because a facebook page called "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!" was being set up.Some Muslims were upset to know that sketches of Prophet Muhammad were sent in to this facebook page.This issue touches on religion therefore it is sensitve.
In facebook,people should know what to do and what not to do because it is a common social network that people around the world share.If everybody shows responsibilty in facebook,unhappy situtions will not arise.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
June Ang
Facebook
Millions of people out there have created a social networking site called the Facebook. Facebook is a common and well-known web site that most of us have nowadays. Users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by workplace, school, or college.
I, myself, have a Facebook account and i must say that Facebook is really a very convenient and a useful way of interacting with people around you. Not just people who you know, even people from other countries far away that you never seen them before.
While some user uses Facebook for gaming, socialize, enlightenment or negotiation, people also uses Facebook for boycott in some cases. Facebook has met with some controversy. It has been blocked intermittently in several countries including Pakistan, China and Vietnam.
Facebook banned in Pakistan is the latest news. A Facebook user set up a page called “Draw Mohammed Day”, allegedly inviting people to send in their caricatures of the Muslim Prophet on May 20. This has angry many Muslims in Pakistan, hence Facebook got to be banned in the country till 31 May,2010. Blocking the whole website would be anger users, especially young and adults, because the social networking website is too much popular among them, and they spend most of their time on it. In the very first place, the main incident creator should know the consequences of behind it.
Everyone should not misuse of any useful program.
Millions of people out there have created a social networking site called the Facebook. Facebook is a common and well-known web site that most of us have nowadays. Users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by workplace, school, or college.
I, myself, have a Facebook account and i must say that Facebook is really a very convenient and a useful way of interacting with people around you. Not just people who you know, even people from other countries far away that you never seen them before.
While some user uses Facebook for gaming, socialize, enlightenment or negotiation, people also uses Facebook for boycott in some cases. Facebook has met with some controversy. It has been blocked intermittently in several countries including Pakistan, China and Vietnam.
Facebook banned in Pakistan is the latest news. A Facebook user set up a page called “Draw Mohammed Day”, allegedly inviting people to send in their caricatures of the Muslim Prophet on May 20. This has angry many Muslims in Pakistan, hence Facebook got to be banned in the country till 31 May,2010. Blocking the whole website would be anger users, especially young and adults, because the social networking website is too much popular among them, and they spend most of their time on it. In the very first place, the main incident creator should know the consequences of behind it.
Everyone should not misuse of any useful program.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Jacqueline Lee
Facebook
Facbook is used in many countries, mainly by teenagers. We use Facebook to keep in touch and see what other people are doing, we can write on their walls or look at the pictures they upload or read their status updates. Instead of having to send people pictures over email or MSN, we can speed up the process by just tagging our friends in the various photographs. Regarding the privacy factor, we can block certain people from seeing our photographs or profile. Some people have a Facebook account to play mini games, one such person is my mother. Her favourite game on Facebook is Bejeweled, and she plays it on a daily basis.
People from other countries use Facebook for various reasons as well, for example, Pakistan recently blocked Facebook because people were having a Prophet Mohammed day whereby they drew his face. In Australia, the court uses Facebook to send sentences or court dates to people.
Facebook can be used for many reasons, it is up to us whether or not to abuse this wonderful social networking website. Everyone should think before they upload pictures or write anything on Facebook as these things have the ability to hurt people. Remember, once you post pictures up on Facebook, those pictures belong to them.
Facbook is used in many countries, mainly by teenagers. We use Facebook to keep in touch and see what other people are doing, we can write on their walls or look at the pictures they upload or read their status updates. Instead of having to send people pictures over email or MSN, we can speed up the process by just tagging our friends in the various photographs. Regarding the privacy factor, we can block certain people from seeing our photographs or profile. Some people have a Facebook account to play mini games, one such person is my mother. Her favourite game on Facebook is Bejeweled, and she plays it on a daily basis.
People from other countries use Facebook for various reasons as well, for example, Pakistan recently blocked Facebook because people were having a Prophet Mohammed day whereby they drew his face. In Australia, the court uses Facebook to send sentences or court dates to people.
Facebook can be used for many reasons, it is up to us whether or not to abuse this wonderful social networking website. Everyone should think before they upload pictures or write anything on Facebook as these things have the ability to hurt people. Remember, once you post pictures up on Facebook, those pictures belong to them.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Social Etiquette Of Smart phones
Chan Fai
WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE???
More and more people own a smart phone as technology improves. However, do smart phones owner know anything about SOCIAL ETIQUETTE? One perfect example: Texting while you are actually talking to another person. This is in fact very rude. Not only you neglect the other party, you are also disrespecting them. The conversation had died out the moment when you flash out your Smartphone and start to text. What will be your reaction if the same thing happens to you?
We should learn to respect each other by not flashing out smart phones when in the middle of a conversation/meeting.
However, breaking the social etiquette of smartphone is also necessary at times. Lawyer have to be 24/7 in contact for their clients. If they choose not to pick up their customer call, they will easily lose a deal. Some profession also require constant email checking and keeping in touch with people all the time. However, lawyers are not suppose to use their smartphone when they are attending a customer. That is because customer are paying huge sum in getting the lawyer advice every hour.
To sum it up, there must be a balance when using smartphone. They must learn to turn it off in important event/occasion or it will be a turn off. If people still insist on texting while they are on a important event. The best option is to head to the washroom and get their text done.
WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE???
More and more people own a smart phone as technology improves. However, do smart phones owner know anything about SOCIAL ETIQUETTE? One perfect example: Texting while you are actually talking to another person. This is in fact very rude. Not only you neglect the other party, you are also disrespecting them. The conversation had died out the moment when you flash out your Smartphone and start to text. What will be your reaction if the same thing happens to you?
We should learn to respect each other by not flashing out smart phones when in the middle of a conversation/meeting.
However, breaking the social etiquette of smartphone is also necessary at times. Lawyer have to be 24/7 in contact for their clients. If they choose not to pick up their customer call, they will easily lose a deal. Some profession also require constant email checking and keeping in touch with people all the time. However, lawyers are not suppose to use their smartphone when they are attending a customer. That is because customer are paying huge sum in getting the lawyer advice every hour.
To sum it up, there must be a balance when using smartphone. They must learn to turn it off in important event/occasion or it will be a turn off. If people still insist on texting while they are on a important event. The best option is to head to the washroom and get their text done.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Jean Ang
Smartphone etiquette,where to draw the line?
In this day and age,many people own smartphones.Smartphones offer more advanced computing ability and connectivity.People can easily gain access to the internet using this gadget,making it convenient for people to connect to social media networks like Facebook and Twitter.Users are allowed to install and run advanced applications for work and entertainment purposes.Smartphone have its advantages which makes people want to use it 24/7.
Smartphone is useful and convenient but when is the wrong time to use it?Students using their smartphones when the lesson is on,may make the teacher feel disrespected and lose the motivation to teach.Therefore,students should excuse themselves out of the classroom to use their phones to attend to important calls and smses and use their smartphones for entertainment after classes.Another situation would be using of smartphones while dining with family and friends.Many find it unacceptable when their family members and friends use their smartphones to sms,facebook and check their emails during a meal because they believe that that is the time for them to catch up with one another and not the time for social networking.
However,there are afew professions which requires the usage of smartphones almost 24/7 like lawyers.They need to be in constant contact with their clients and respond to their demands as there is intense competition among law firms and they cannot afford to lose any client.
People should choose the right time to use their smartphones to stay connected with others so that they will not be looked upon as impolite.Unhappiness and misunderstandings with this issue will then be avoided. (:
In this day and age,many people own smartphones.Smartphones offer more advanced computing ability and connectivity.People can easily gain access to the internet using this gadget,making it convenient for people to connect to social media networks like Facebook and Twitter.Users are allowed to install and run advanced applications for work and entertainment purposes.Smartphone have its advantages which makes people want to use it 24/7.
Smartphone is useful and convenient but when is the wrong time to use it?Students using their smartphones when the lesson is on,may make the teacher feel disrespected and lose the motivation to teach.Therefore,students should excuse themselves out of the classroom to use their phones to attend to important calls and smses and use their smartphones for entertainment after classes.Another situation would be using of smartphones while dining with family and friends.Many find it unacceptable when their family members and friends use their smartphones to sms,facebook and check their emails during a meal because they believe that that is the time for them to catch up with one another and not the time for social networking.
However,there are afew professions which requires the usage of smartphones almost 24/7 like lawyers.They need to be in constant contact with their clients and respond to their demands as there is intense competition among law firms and they cannot afford to lose any client.
People should choose the right time to use their smartphones to stay connected with others so that they will not be looked upon as impolite.Unhappiness and misunderstandings with this issue will then be avoided. (:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
June Ang, social etiquette of Smartphone: where to draw the line?
Topic: social etiquette of Smartphone; where to draw the line?
I'm so angry with my project partner!
I'm so angry with my project partner! Last friday, i was discussing a project with my partner. I'm always serious in doing project as the results involves in my GPA points. However, my partner doesn't seem to be "that" serious. I was giving my opinion for the question that we're doing, he wasn't paying attention and using his Smartphone at the same time. I felt that i was talking to the air! What kind of attitude is this? Of course, i scolded him and left the rest of the job to him.
Nowadays, phone is a common gadget that most of us have today. Who don't have a phone? It only depends whether you have the newest model or the oldest model. Smartphone is one of the most convenient machinery that brought us many benefits. Not only usable for calling, we can use Smartphone for internet access anywhere, anytime. There are many functions avaiblable in a Smartphone as well. Definitely, Smartphone will cost more expensive than a normal handphone.
Although Smartphone cost really expensive, the number of teenagers using Smartphone has increased rapidly!
Well, using a Smartphone at a young age is not a crime, but using Smartphone at the wrong timing is really a disrespectful way. Do the parents teach their child the right attitude to use a phone? Switching off phone during meeting, watching movies or during lesson time is a basic manner. However, there will definitely be someone with phone switching on during this kind of situation. This is so unacceptable! Another kind of bad habit is, using phone while someone else is talking. I understand that some people can sort of "multi task", but this is still very rude and impolite!
Looking at someone who is talking shows that you're listening and respect the speaker. This is a simple manner that not most of us follows.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Chan Fai
Facebook is now a trend within the people around the world, regardless of their age or status. Even the President of USA, Barack Obama has it. Facebook is so popular that alot of famous people start to create one in order to stay in contact. The main purpose of facebook is for people to stay in contact with their friends.
However, facebook is ban recently in Pakistan due to Prophet Muhammad Day. The ban will only be lift till 31 May. This is to prevent people to draw caricatures of the Prophet of Islam. This was clearly a insult to the religious event and it is only right for the Pakistan Government to ban Facebook till the Prophet Muhammad Event is over.
I believe that banning Facebook in Pakistan is the right thing to do for the time being. This will prevent people from misuse it and insult Prophet Muhammad event. However, this solution is only effective in the short term. The government could actually ban Facebook in their country, just like what China and Vietnam does.
Facebook is now a trend within the people around the world, regardless of their age or status. Even the President of USA, Barack Obama has it. Facebook is so popular that alot of famous people start to create one in order to stay in contact. The main purpose of facebook is for people to stay in contact with their friends.
However, facebook is ban recently in Pakistan due to Prophet Muhammad Day. The ban will only be lift till 31 May. This is to prevent people to draw caricatures of the Prophet of Islam. This was clearly a insult to the religious event and it is only right for the Pakistan Government to ban Facebook till the Prophet Muhammad Event is over.
I believe that banning Facebook in Pakistan is the right thing to do for the time being. This will prevent people from misuse it and insult Prophet Muhammad event. However, this solution is only effective in the short term. The government could actually ban Facebook in their country, just like what China and Vietnam does.
Jacqueline Lee
Social Etiquette of Smartphones: Where to draw the line?
A smartphone is a mobile phone which has more advanced features than a basic phone. Basic phones can be used to send text messages and make phone calls, however smartphones can do that and more. The Blackberry, for example, has a specialised Instant Messaging (IM) system called Blackberry Messenger which allows people all over the world to communicate for free, just as long as they have a Blackberry data plan. Another function that smartphones have is Push Email, whereby the emails are sent immediately to the phone, just like a text message. It's fast and it takes communication to a whole new level.
Despite the many good points about smartphones, we have to take into consideration that there are flaws as well. Data plans can be very expensive, especially when individuals overuse their internet. Although people can choose to get an unlimited data plan, those are rather expensive as well, they cost a minimum of $60 a month, excluding the basic plan. Smartphones are useful, but the price of the phone and the plan may cost too much to make it completely worth it.
Smartphones are a good way in which we contact people and keep ourselves entertained, but because of this very fact, people may constantly check their phones at social events which can come off as impolite.
A smartphone is a mobile phone which has more advanced features than a basic phone. Basic phones can be used to send text messages and make phone calls, however smartphones can do that and more. The Blackberry, for example, has a specialised Instant Messaging (IM) system called Blackberry Messenger which allows people all over the world to communicate for free, just as long as they have a Blackberry data plan. Another function that smartphones have is Push Email, whereby the emails are sent immediately to the phone, just like a text message. It's fast and it takes communication to a whole new level.
Despite the many good points about smartphones, we have to take into consideration that there are flaws as well. Data plans can be very expensive, especially when individuals overuse their internet. Although people can choose to get an unlimited data plan, those are rather expensive as well, they cost a minimum of $60 a month, excluding the basic plan. Smartphones are useful, but the price of the phone and the plan may cost too much to make it completely worth it.
Smartphones are a good way in which we contact people and keep ourselves entertained, but because of this very fact, people may constantly check their phones at social events which can come off as impolite.
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