Lesson 32 - Courtesy
Courtesy
- Pass It On - Oliver with a Twist - Courtesy (1:00)
British orphan Oliver Twist always seems to find a way into our hearts. For this TV commercial, we add our own spin to the famous scene in Oliver’s story when he asks for more food at the orphanage. Take a look as this tale takes on a twist of fate by way of practicing good manners! - Pass It On - Crosswalk - Courtesy (0:30)
In this delightful twist on a classic theme of “helping an old lady across the street” we find a hip teenager absorbed in his music with his buddies at a busy crosswalk. Without warning, a silver-haired octogenarian suddenly jolts him out of his world by asking him an unexpected question. We all enjoy a timely lesson in manners while the song, “Hold my Hand” accents this charming moment. - Good Manners…Pass Them On. - Courtesy (0:45)
This message playfully portrays the classic scene of helping an elderly lady across the street. In a plot twist that both teaches Good Manners to our young hero and all of us in the viewing audience we see that values are sometimes best communicated with humor.
Quotes:
- "Courtesy is simply doing unto others what you would like them to do unto you." -- Unknown
- "Life is short but there is always time for courtesy." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- "Respect is more than giving consideration of one's feelings. It is showing common courtesy for another human being." -- Unknown
- "Show respect even to those who don't deserve it; not as a reflection of their character, but as a reflection of yours." -- Unknown
Questions for Discussion and/or Journaling:
- What does it feel like to be respected?
- What does it feel like to be disrespected?
- What role does respect play in your relationships with friends and family?
- What are some respectful behaviors?
- How important is respect in our lives? Why?
- Do you consider yourself to be a respectful person? Why or why not? In what ways do you show respect to others?
- Do you have to like someone to respect him or her? Why or why not?
- Describe one person you respect in your life. What does this person do to earn your respect?
- Does a person have to earn respect, or do all people deserve it?
- Do you show respect to strangers differently than you do to friends?
- Does it feel different to be disrespected by a stranger than to be disrespected by a friend? How?
- What are the benefits of people treating each other with respect?
- What are some reasons people show disrespect for others?
- How do you feel when someone judges you without knowing you or giving you a chance?
- How do you feel when someone you disagree with calls you a name?
- How do you feel when someone bumps into you in the hall and doesn't apologize? What does saying "I'm sorry" have to do with respect?
- Agree or disagree: If someone treats you with disrespect, you don't have to treat that person with respect. How should you respond to someone who is disrespectful of you?
- How do you think respect affects your community, the world?
- Does everyone deserve respect? Why or why not?
- What is the difference between respecting a person and respecting others’ property, school property, etc.?