Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability.

This is an interesting topic, as what is acceptable behavior varies widely from group to group. For example, take Etiquette (i.e. "Miss Manners"). That helps in many cases, but perhaps less in motorcycle gangs.

One priority I have, which, in my opinion, should be obvious is acceptability to myself. That can be a yardstick, as I ask myself if I'm still acceptable to myself if I follow the behavior asked by others. (For example, if somebody only considers me acceptable if I attend loud rock concerts or rough bars, I'd say no, because it's not acceptable to me).

In summary, be acceptable to yourself.