Monday, April 09, 2007
Becoming an American...
Nowadays, there are lots of folks who have gained their citizenship but have zero clue on how to be an American. Here are some suggestions...
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- Conserve Energy. When you go to work in the morning ask yourself why aren't you carpooling and then slap yourself if the answer feels like bullshit
- READ! Don't expect enterprise architects to spoonfeed you everything
- Get to know your neighbors. If you haven't talked to one in a long time, take the day off and do so immediately
- When you hear profanity, ask politely that they not speak so. The sole exception is swears cast at George Bush
- When you see litter pick it up.
- If you see someone litter, confront them nicely. Remember Woodsey Owl?
- When someone tells a sexist, racist, agist or patriotic joke, tell them it is not funny.
- If you witness violence, call 911, stay with the victim and wait for the police
- Do not stand for injustice in any form
- Write letters to the editor.
- Vote!
- Accept jury duty. The notion of jury by one's peers is important especially if you end up needing their services
- Write letters to your politicians expressing your views.
- Consume less! Stop being materialistic and in debt
- Shop local. Spend time at small neighborhood stores whether it is for grocery, dining out or even gas
- Eat organic and vegetarian more.
- Seek the good in every person. If you are a manager and it is review time, smack yourself if you are forced to provide negative feedback to justify the engine
- Be nice.
- Look people in the eye.
- Smile, a lot!
- Wave hi or say 'Hi' to strangers.
