Behavior Quote by John R. Dallas Jr
““Civility is not a specific code of behavior as much as it is a call to unrelenting preemptive thought, and steady effort to care about influence on others.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 2020
Civility requires constant awareness of how our actions affect others and proactive effort to act considerately.
In simple terms: Think before you act to respect others.
Practice mindful interaction daily.
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- customer service
- online discussions
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train preemptive thought?
- What habits support steady considerate effort?
May be hard to maintain under stress or time pressure.