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| | Behavior Examples of
the Six Traits
Responsibility
| Trustworthiness | Respect
| Fairness | Caring | Citizenship
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Responsibility
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Take
care of self and others. |
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Fulfill
obligations–complete homework, do chores at home and school |
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Contribute
to the class, school, and community. |
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Do
things to build a better world. |
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Keep
promises. |
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Do
what you say you will do even when it is difficult. |
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Accept
the consequences of your actions. |
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Follow
through and complete tasks. |
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Trustworthiness
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Act
sincerely (integrity). |
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Keep
promises (loyalty). |
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Don’t
gossip. |
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Talk
positively about others. |
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Do
what you say you will do even when it is difficult. |
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Speak
the truth. |
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Be
reliable. |
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Be
dependable. |
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Respect
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Show
regard for the worth of someone or something. |
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Don’t
gossip. |
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Talk
positively about others. |
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Show
consideration for a person’s freedom, privacy, and dignity. |
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Show
regard for self and others. |
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Listen
to others without interrupting. |
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Stand
up for what you think is right (self-respect). |
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Act
courteously. |
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Show
tolerance and acceptance for people. |
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Show
consideration for the environment. |
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Show
consideration for belongings–yours and other people’s. |
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Fairness
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Be
impartial when it is possible. |
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Be
consistent. |
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Treat
others with equality. |
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Check
out the facts in a disagreement and look at the whole picture. |
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Practice
nonviolent conflict resolution. |
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Listen
to the opinions and viewpoints of others before making decisions. |
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Caring
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Show compassion
and consideration for others. |
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Give your time,
talents, and resources to help others. |
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Share with
others. |
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Show kindness
and love. |
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Affirm each
other. |
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Talk positively
about others. |
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Consider the
needs of others, not just your own. |
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Citizenship
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Obey
the laws and rules. |
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Volunteer
to help in your family, school, and community. |
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Participate
in student government, school clubs, and service organizations. |
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Conserve
energy. |
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Vote
in your school election (and, after 18 years of age, in the community and
national elections). |
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Be a
mentor to younger youth. |
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Stay
informed about important issues in your community, your state, the
country, the world. |
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