Decency

Decency is defined as honesty, inability to immoral, low deeds. Thus, a decent person is someone who has an honest character and high morality, which makes it possible to comply with the accepted norms of behavior. The main thing in this is a conscious refusal of impious deeds. In fact, honesty and decency mean the same thing, only honesty - narrower in meaning and affects mainly the verbal sphere, and decency - a broader definition in its meaning.

The notion of decency

In everyday life, there are also ideas about decency. For example, the decency of a man in the domestic sense often characterizes his responsibility in relation to the girl, the lack of deception on his part. The concept of the girl's decency is often interpreted as her chastity or loyalty to one partner, as well as a "correct" way of life from a social point of view. Against this background, statements like "the pride of a guy - the decency of his girlfriend" became popular.

However, in fact, this concept is much broader than such a household sphere. What, in fact, is the decency of a person?

1. This quality allows us to treat other people with understanding, be friendly and sympathetic.
2. Decency means that a person develops a sense of justice, and she will act on this principle even in spite of her interests.
3. Decency means that in any situation a person will act conscientiously.
4. Decency guarantees respect from other people.
5. This feature allows you to make fair, correct decisions and bear responsibility for them.
6. Decency is a quality that is valued in any situation and at all times.

Test of decency

In order to determine your level of decency, it is enough to pass the test. Answer all questions "yes" or "no". If you are at a loss, remember the last month of your life.

1. Sometimes I laugh at an indecent joke.
2. If they treat me politely, I will reply the same.
3. I have financial problems.
4. Even if I do not like a person, I will rejoice at his well-deserved success.
5. Sometimes I postpone urgent business.
6. At home and in the company, I behave differently.
7. I am free from prejudice.
8. I do not always tell the truth.
9. In any game I strive to win.
10. Sometimes I get angry.
11. To justify myself sometimes I invent something.
12. Sometimes I lose my temper.
13. As a child, I was obedient and immediately did what they tell me.
14. Sometimes I'm annoyed.
15. It happens that I laugh at an indecent joke.
16. Sometimes I'm late.
17. Sometimes I gossip.
18. Among my acquaintances there are those who I do not like.
19. I do not regret the failures of people I do not like.
20. I happened to be late.
21. Sometimes I brag.
22. Sometimes I do not want to do anything.
23. I have thoughts that I'm ashamed to say to someone.
24. Sometimes I spoil somebody's spirits.
25. It used to happen that I was telling a lie.
26. All my habits are positive.
27. Despite everything, I will keep my promise.
28. Sometimes I can boast.
29. As a teenager, I had an interest in forbidden topics.
30. I sometimes postpone for tomorrow what is important to do today.
31. I have thoughts that I should be ashamed of.
32. Sometimes I argue about what I know little about.
33. I do not like all my friends.
34. I can say badly about someone.

Count the number of answers "yes" to the questions: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 , 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and the number of answers "no" to the questions: 2, 4, 7, 13, 26, 27. Summarize the numbers and see result:

• 0 - 5 points. Strong inclination to lie, embellishment;
• 6 - 13 points. Low indicator of decency, the desire to embellish themselves and hide unseemly acts;
• 14 - 29 points. The normal result. There is no inclination to lie, honesty is normal;
• 30 - 34 points. Probably, overestimated self-esteem, the results can be deliberately distorted.

A decent person can not be dishonest, self-serving or spiteful, kindness and decency always go hand in hand.