Week 3: Tuesday (9-11-18)
We talked about problems and how we can avoid and/or fix them. One problem that I see anywhere I go is the lack of respect people have for one another in society. I see people in such a rush to get somewhere that they forget that they aren't the only one that is busy. We are all guilty of not holding a door open or rushing by someone and giving a dirty look to them. But what if we were to try and change that. How many good days do you think you would have if someone said, "I hope you have a great day!" or if they let you go in front of them in the lunch line? Simple little gestures make all the difference. There was a gentleman that couldn't get his card to work so I paid for it. There was a mom that had her hands full and couldn't find her wallet and I paid for it. My goal is to make someone's day suck a little less. My husband stops me when I get to frustrated with societies lack of curtesy and reminds me to breath and makes me laugh. He is doing a very little gesture just to make my day better. I have seen him at work letting an old lady talk his ear of for 30 min. Sure there are lots of things he needs to get done but he takes the time to make her feel better. I have seen my kids comfort people and smile at them when they see someone having a bad day. So if they can I am sure we all can take the time to make someone's day a brighter one.


  

Social Exchange Paradigm- Social Interaction is guided by what each person stands to gain or lose from others.
A.R.K- Act of Random Kindness 

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One thing I can do to help society- I can take a step back and help someone that is in a similar situation as me.
One thing I can do to hurt society- I can be rude to others and make their lives harder to live than it already is.
One way society can help me- Be more open and see what is going on, help others when you see them struggling.
One way that society can hurt me- They can yell at me and glare at me when I am trying to stop my kids from having melt downs at the store.


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