The document contains responses from Macy, Lauren, and Justin providing examples of positive character traits. Some of the traits discussed include being modest, enjoying personal liberties and choices, having curiosity to learn, being generous through donations, demonstrating faithfulness and loyalty, being flexible, and being reliable.
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2. Not proud or arrogant, modest; respectful.
Macy: When I got my time that I needed in
swimming I did not start bragging to people.
Lauren:When I didn't brag about my birthday
presents
Justin: When I got a 100 on a test I did not brag
or boast I was modest.
3. Enjoying personal rights and liberties, and being able to make
your own choices.
Macy: I am glad that I can make my own choices
in everyday life!
Lauren:I'm glad that girls now have an education!
Justin: I'm glad that I can make my own decisions
in life and at school because without choices
life would be boring.=(
4. The desire to learn or know about anything,
knowledge.
Macy: I am always curious about learning more
and more!
Justin: I'm always wanting to learn and grow my
knowledge of the world around me. =)
Lauren:I want to learn more about the earth.=)
5. Generous; actions or donations to aid the poor;
Time or talents
Macy: When My family & I donated to the Animal
Defense League.
Lauren:My mom gave 20 bucks to a homeless
guy yesterday.
Justin: When I can I will donate old clothes to the
poor or the salvation army.
6. Faithfulness to one's leader, government, or
state.
Macy: My dog was always loyal to me.
Lauren:You can be loyal if you're always
there for someone. respect.
Justin: When I beleive some leader's beliefs are
right I will be loyal to them as much as I can.
7. Willing or disposed to yield.
Macy: When my friends want to do something
different I'm flexible.
Lauren:I flexed my time to help my mom.
Justin: When I am in an argument if the other
person proves a good point I will yield and stop
the argument.
8. Something that may be relied on or to depend on something
greatly: like a friend you know you can rely on.
Macy: I think that am a reliable person because
my friends and family can depend on me to do
something!
Lauren: I am reliable because I can help people.
Justin: I think that I'm a reliable person to do
something for someone that they want to be
kept secret.