It’s one thing to be aware of other’s imperfections. It's definitely another story to see the flaws in another and then turn around and poke fun at them or call them names.
Who REALLY is the ‘Professional’ here?
Everyone has unique attributes and characteristics that define us as individuals. Every single person on this planet also has MANY flaws and imperfections. One may have one flaw that another lacks and that same person may have a talent that another lacks.
We all are unique.
Before poking fun at another’s imperfections and saying they’re unprofessional, why not instead offer a helping hand? Realize that by publicly humiliating another person online it is at the same time showing the unprofessional manner of the person doing the name calling and pointing fingers.
Pointing one finger at others…
And you will have ten fingers pointing back at you.
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
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Hi Sally, I have seen a lot of this in our AR community. I know it tends to be human nature to judge and criticize others, but we need to examine ourselves first. Pointing fingers is never encouraged in my book, but we should edify and pick others up. As you have stated, we all have some imperfections, and should not be quick to judge or criticize others.
Great post Sally. Thank you for reminding us to behave like professionals.
Great post... thanks. We need to be reminded that we all have imperfections.
Good feedback Jerry! I read a post the other day about how stupid another was because of their spelling. Why not lend a hand and let them know about spell check? Bottom line is...wash our own doorsteps before washing others...and realize that all the bad mouthing shows the person they are.
Donald....no problem...we all need a reminder :)
Charles....we are human...I know I am unique in my own special way lol
Dear Sally -
I find the folks on ActiveRain to be positive, supportive and generous with their sharing of knowledge. I am constantly encouraged by the professionalism of those with whom I interact. If someone doesn't behave in the aforementioned manner, well, I just stay away from them. There are still over 216,000 other amazing folks to meet and interact with on AR.
Recently, I found out that the Staff of ActiveRain has contacted people who were not posting or commenting in a professional manner to remind them of the Community Guidelines on ActiveRain. If anyone has a complaint, I encourage him/her to send the complaint to Staff (Kerrie or Bob) for review. ActiveRain is such a special environment that we all need to be vigilant about protecting AR's Guiding Principles and Philosophy - its WELTANSCHAUUNG.
Have a happy day -
Lynn
Sis - Is this in response to my allegations of you being a disruptive "Martini Drinker" at my imaginery wedding? And who needs a reminder to act professionally? Certainly not me.
I'm not unique. You can find my kind at the local wing place that serves bad beer and stale celery. But I'll be damned if they don't have the ability to throw me under the bus if I don't tip properly. Bottom line:
Treat people kindly.
But I'm personally a fan of making fun of imperfections. Plenty of material there.
As far as professionalism, in my experience, you represent just that. So I'll assume this blog was a response to some imperfect character you met along the way. I'm willing to sit down with them and share stale celery ... and have them buy me a cheap beer while I tip 10% and think that's the accepted.
Lynn: This is merely a reminder to those that don't realize that the members of AR are a highly supportive bunch....and those that choose to write about others (not necessarily about another member...but anyone in our profession or even your next door neighbor) need to realize that they are actually creating more attention to themselves. I have been a member for many years ;)
lol@ my lil bro...of course!!! Oh...and you are one of the most unique people I know. (and meeting you and Jennifer ...and your mom, dad and brother was the highlight of July 2010!)
Treat people kindly. (I just love you)
And no....no crossing paths except to read a post about how 'stupid' a person is for XXXXX :) You know me...I hold my own anyway. LOL....10%...you must have gotten a few of those ....as I have in server days :)
Sally, I have been called stupid here, it hurts. Enough said...
Sally,
Great topic of conversation; According to Myers-Briggs personality tests there are plenty of people with judgement in their personality makeup. It generally fuels a strong view of the world as black and white (right and wrong). Left uncontrolled (the world is right and wrong as I see it) it can run a persons life and ruin others.
Best,
Steve
Andrea: Sorry that happened to you too. Just know, it's only words...and the people behind those words are showing their true colors.
Steve: Wonderful! I believe we all have judgement in our makeup. It's what we do with it is what matters. Say for instance I wanted to distance myself from the ones that called others stupid....that would be setting personal boundaries. You definitely have a wonderful insight...and a very open mind. I think I'll be judgemental and say....you're my kind of friend! :)
Hi Sally - When my kids were little I taught them that "stupid" was a bad word and a horrible thing to call somebody. As far as they were concerned it was as bad as any four-letter word; maybe worse. I still feel that way and wince when I hear someone called that.