Definition Essay On Graciousness

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Graciousness by definition is an “excellence of manners or social conduct” or “the quality of being kind and gentle (“Graciousness”), which is what most people think of when they hear the word. In my experience there is so much more to it than its most basic definition. Being gracious is more than just an underappreciated character trait. It is the essence of the person that carries the trait. Many people believe that being gracious is a sign of a good upbringing, and I don’t wholly agree with that. I believe that if you want to be gracious, then you need to put some effort into it. Graciousness reveals the true heart and character of a person. Even though it is not overtly recognized as a highly valued societal trait graciousness is…show more content…
While we all are appreciative of honesty and loyalty in people, there are other attributes that are often taken for granted. Sometimes these qualities go so unnoticed for so long, that the only time we realize they were ever there in the first place is when they’re gone. In my experience, we go through the motions of being gracious because that is what society deems appropriate. I, myself am guilty of saying the things I am expected to, but not really feeling the sentiment behind the words. I think that most people are guilty of doing the exact same thing. Without having graciousness, or even faux-graciousness, it is a world full of societal exchange where we are all just trying to get the most we can from each other. In a world lacking grace, people are unable to change. There would be no unity in this world if not for the graciousness of people. Unfortunately, it seems that more and more often people have just stop going through the motions. By no means am I saying that feigning being gracious makes one a gracious person, however; I do believe that graciousness is something that needs to be worked for, and as soon as you stop working towards it, it can never be

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