Good behavior is about choosing the right alternative from several options when dealing with a situation. Some of these behaviors appear automatic as they are something we are habituated to doing. These behaviors may be habituated because of parenting, social environment, or schooling. While these may appear automatic right now, there may be years of behaving similarly so at this time the behavior is instinctive.

1. Understanding Ethical Behavior
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2. Good behavior is about choosing the right alternative from several options when
dealing with a situation. Some of these behaviors appear automatic as they are
something we are habituated to doing. These behaviors may be habituated
because of parenting, social environment, or schooling. While these may appear
automatic right now, there may be years of behaving similarly so at this time the
behavior is instinctive.
Sometimes, even when we behave differently we feel guilty and that feeling of
remorse is there for not doing it differently. This is something that gnaws at us
sometimes for days and weeks. Even when we recollect it later in life. So there is
a strong psychological reason to make the right choices as it gives peace of mind.

3. It is also true, that based on good behavior we get good will, develop new friends
and make a good reputation. These things do matter even in commercial
transactions as the other party feels a person with ethical behavior is credible and
reliable.
Though such thoughts are typically not encouraged when behaving in the right
manner, it is quite obvious that good behavior is helpful in the long run. Only in
situations where we typically do not meet the person again, then there is any gain
in misbehaving. Not that most people think in that manner.
As much as we ignore it and try to be secular. The prevailing religion and law of
the land shape the behaviors and determines what is ethical. In areas, where there
is a strong tendency to eat vegetarian food – it is likely that eating meat may be
considered unethical. So there are regional differences in ethics caused by the
prevailing religion, social customs, and rules of the land.

4. At the same time, there are certain common things across all areas of the world –
like respecting the rules of the land. For this reason, before traveling to a new
geography it is better to learn the unique laws of that particular region. Certain
behaviors are considered ethical only in a few regions of the world and are
legally allowed. So again, people from such areas should be aware. Otherwise,
they will land in trouble assuming the same is universal ethical behavior accepted
by all parts of the world.

5. Those who follow ethical behaviors are respected and those who don’t are seen
favorably. This is quite obvious and undeniable. Many things in life are needed to
be mastered in order to be able to succeed against the challenges that life throws
at us. For a long time, it is accepted that ethical behaviors should be molded in
childhood. This has a strong benefit, as this will allow a person to focus on
learning other livelihood-related skills and knowledge in their adulthood. Doing
several things are one time is not only difficult, but they also cause a person to
fail them.
Ethical human behavior is the minimum that most people would expect from
others. Following ethical behaviors will lead to improvement in the social
environment and lead to a better quality of life for everyone.

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