1.Importance of Personal Hygiene: The story highlights the significance of personal hygiene, specifically oral hygiene. It emphasizes the discomfort that can arise from neglecting basic hygiene practices, and the impact it can have on those around us. It serves as a reminder to take care of our personal cleanliness for the benefit of ourselves and others.
2. Value of Assertiveness: The protagonist's attempt to address the issue of the offensive breath politely proves ineffective. However, the woman sitting beside them demonstrates the value of assertiveness by directly confronting the offender. It shows that sometimes being straightforward and honest can yield better results in resolving problems or uncomfortable situations.
3. Cultural Sensitivity: The use of the local dialect, Igbo, in the story highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and the power of communication in one's native language. It suggests that expressing oneself in a language familiar to the person being addressed can have a greater impact and be better understood. It encourages embracing one's cultural heritage and utilizing it as a means of effective communication.
4. Embracing Honesty: The story advocates for honesty and truthfulness, even in difficult situations. It encourages being open and straightforward in communication, understanding that while honesty may sometimes lead to discomfort or conflicts, it is an essential aspect of effective communication and resolving issues.
5. Accountability and Humility. Here is a reminder that if we take it upon ourselves to point out the faults or mistakes of others, we should also be prepared to accept correction when we ourselves make errors. Often, when we observe someone else's shortcomings or errors, it can be tempting to offer criticism or correction without considering our own fallibility. By acknowledging that we too are susceptible to errors, we cultivate a sense of humility and openness to receiving feedback and correction. It promotes a more balanced approach to offering criticism, understanding that it is a two-way street. Just as we have the right to point out errors, we should also welcome and value the input of others when they identify our own missteps.
This encourages personal growth and fosters a culture of mutual respect and learning. It reminds us that no one is immune to making mistakes, and by being open to correction, we create an environment that supports continuous improvement and development.
Do u think they exhausted all the possible options to politely and privately tell the guy about his bad breath??
If no, then why must they make it too obvious thereby embarrassing the young man.
However, honesty goes with a lot of prices. Are u honest to the core? Or are u just honest to selected few, especially those u do not gain anything from. What about those who are ur backbone and those who give u goodies and money.
Honesty and truth can be very brutal, the question remains; are u ready for the consequences??
When the table turns, and u the honest person is put in place to face his truth will u accept honesty and truth, will u be able to stand ur ground and beat ur chest and swallow ur pride in the face of truth when it is opened to u?
Finally, it is good to be straightforward and say what u mean and mean what u say always. It is a good virtue to imbibe and should be encouraged but sometimes it goes with arrogance. Hence, let this virtue be guarded with humility and politeness.
This is indeed a wonderful peice.
From this story, a few lessons can be gleaned:
1.Importance of Personal Hygiene: The story highlights the significance of personal hygiene, specifically oral hygiene. It emphasizes the discomfort that can arise from neglecting basic hygiene practices, and the impact it can have on those around us. It serves as a reminder to take care of our personal cleanliness for the benefit of ourselves and others.
2. Value of Assertiveness: The protagonist's attempt to address the issue of the offensive breath politely proves ineffective. However, the woman sitting beside them demonstrates the value of assertiveness by directly confronting the offender. It shows that sometimes being straightforward and honest can yield better results in resolving problems or uncomfortable situations.
3. Cultural Sensitivity: The use of the local dialect, Igbo, in the story highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and the power of communication in one's native language. It suggests that expressing oneself in a language familiar to the person being addressed can have a greater impact and be better understood. It encourages embracing one's cultural heritage and utilizing it as a means of effective communication.
4. Embracing Honesty: The story advocates for honesty and truthfulness, even in difficult situations. It encourages being open and straightforward in communication, understanding that while honesty may sometimes lead to discomfort or conflicts, it is an essential aspect of effective communication and resolving issues.
5. Accountability and Humility. Here is a reminder that if we take it upon ourselves to point out the faults or mistakes of others, we should also be prepared to accept correction when we ourselves make errors. Often, when we observe someone else's shortcomings or errors, it can be tempting to offer criticism or correction without considering our own fallibility. By acknowledging that we too are susceptible to errors, we cultivate a sense of humility and openness to receiving feedback and correction. It promotes a more balanced approach to offering criticism, understanding that it is a two-way street. Just as we have the right to point out errors, we should also welcome and value the input of others when they identify our own missteps.
This encourages personal growth and fosters a culture of mutual respect and learning. It reminds us that no one is immune to making mistakes, and by being open to correction, we create an environment that supports continuous improvement and development.
Nna ji si ike!!!
Thanks for your elaborate contribution. This adds more sinews to the piece.
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"The one who tells the truth needs a fast horse" (Confucius). It dose not constantly set free as the Holy book holds, but odiumic.
I feel, truth telling should be situational. If the arena welcomes it hot, then, serve it hot and blunt. Otherwise, euphemism is good.
Good concept, beautiful progression, superb submission.
I agree with your submission. Knowing the situation is as well having a sense of balance. That's wisdom.
Thanks for your input.
Do u think they exhausted all the possible options to politely and privately tell the guy about his bad breath??
If no, then why must they make it too obvious thereby embarrassing the young man.
However, honesty goes with a lot of prices. Are u honest to the core? Or are u just honest to selected few, especially those u do not gain anything from. What about those who are ur backbone and those who give u goodies and money.
Honesty and truth can be very brutal, the question remains; are u ready for the consequences??
When the table turns, and u the honest person is put in place to face his truth will u accept honesty and truth, will u be able to stand ur ground and beat ur chest and swallow ur pride in the face of truth when it is opened to u?
Finally, it is good to be straightforward and say what u mean and mean what u say always. It is a good virtue to imbibe and should be encouraged but sometimes it goes with arrogance. Hence, let this virtue be guarded with humility and politeness.
Thanks Raph. You're on point.
It's in the interest of all to strive. The better, the better.