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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.” quote by John R. Dallas Jr
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““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.””

John R. Dallas Jr

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.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindful interaction daily.

Themes

respect communication empathy

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • customer service
  • online discussions
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

social cognition ethical behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you train preemptive thought?
  • What habits support steady considerate effort?
A Different Perspective

May be hard to maintain under stress or time pressure.

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