Friday, April 18 • 2025
Proverbs 18:13
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Principle
Don’t be stupid. Don’t be rude.
A FivestarMan is gallant. Gallant is a remarkable word that describes the very core of character within an authentic man. One of the aspects of being gallant is having manners and courtesy.
We’re living in a very casual culture. Casual Friday has turned into casual every day. Casual conversation has turned into text language. In this environment, a man who knows how to conduct himself and represents himself well in conversations will be a real standout.
When we’re engaged in a conversation, we need to be attentive to make eye contact, listen to the other person, and respond with appropriateness.
I recently met a man that I had admired for years. He is a brilliant attorney who has written numerous books. I saw him and his wife approaching a door, so I paused to hold the door open for them and introduced myself. I also complimented his work and thanked him for his books.
Unfortunately, his demeanor and response were horribly rude. I have worked very hard to overcome a speech impediment from my childhood. Most people would not notice it; however, he not only noticed it but mocked me. You can imagine the letdown of such high admiration that I had for him. So disappointing.
My takeaway from that encounter was to conduct an audit on myself and ask the question, “Have I acted so rudely and stupidly toward people?” I want to be aware and attentive to others and treat them with the respect and dignity that we all deserve.
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