Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.
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Conflicts in our life are inevitable. Though undesirable, they form a part of our life. We inadvertently sometime hurt some one in family; at business or in society; this gives rise to conflicts. These days no one finds any time to resolve conflicts though it must be done. In this essay I will describe an Indian customary festival meant specifically for conflict resolution.
This Indian custom and festival is unique. This festival is not meant for any worldly pleasures, prosperity or enjoyment. The purpose of this festival is related to some blessed deeds. This festival is known as “Paryushana”. It is observed for eight days. During this people worry little about their profession or business rather they engage themselves more into religious activities and spiritual advancement. The whole community is engrossed in various religious activities. Indians voluntarily control over their food habits and other worldly enjoyment, and regularly attend the religious discourses and listen to scriptures, so that they can have interface with words of the God. They forget enmities and cultivate a genuine spirit of friendship and forgiveness.
During this festival, there is an environment of worship, devotion, penance. People visit temples and worship The God. People listen to the religious discourse. They also listen to the life-stories of The God. Indians especially celebrate a day on which Lord’s birth is narrated. The last day of this festival is colloquially known as “Michhami Dukkadam” that means “Forgiveness Day”. On this day people apologize and request each other to be pardoned for any thing that might have hurt him or her in past.
In Conclusion, I feel this custom of “Forgiveness Day” must be observed world over. This shall reduce tension and resolve conflicts this makes life full of peace and harmony.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
“Opinions of Famous People and Celebrities”
When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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I agree people listen to the opinions given celebrities such as actors, athletes, and rock stars. Whether to pay attention to those opinions is a million dollar question. Not all opinions are right nor all are wrong. It is a mixture of right and wrong. We may surely pay attention but whether to act according to their advice or not must be decided by us after giving a careful thought.
Numerous companies through celebrities and media try to canvass the population to buy their products and or services by way of very attractive advertisements. Actors, Rock-stars, Cricketers etc who appear in these advertisements are paid millions of dollars for each advertisement. Similarly many times actors and film stars are used by politicians for their election campaigns and canvassing. Not all stated by those celebrities is right. People must think before buying a product or service whether they need it at all, its affordability, usefulness and quality. Likewise before voting for a particular party or the person its past performance, the achievements and whether the party or person deserves to be elected.
Many advertisements show film stars smoking particular brand of cigarettes or consuming a particular brand of hard liquor. Such messages quite mislead the population thereby dragging younger generation into get into those evils of alcoholism, smoking and drug addiction that is absolutely undesirable.
In nutshell, not all opinions given by celebrities are right nor are all wrong. It is a mixture of right and wrong. We can surely pay attention but to accept it or not depends upon us. We may decide whether to act according to their advice or not after carefully thinking on the pros and cons.
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I agree people listen to the opinions given celebrities such as actors, athletes, and rock stars. Whether to pay attention to those opinions is a million dollar question. Not all opinions are right nor all are wrong. It is a mixture of right and wrong. We may surely pay attention but whether to act according to their advice or not must be decided by us after giving a careful thought.
Numerous companies through celebrities and media try to canvass the population to buy their products and or services by way of very attractive advertisements. Actors, Rock-stars, Cricketers etc who appear in these advertisements are paid millions of dollars for each advertisement. Similarly many times actors and film stars are used by politicians for their election campaigns and canvassing. Not all stated by those celebrities is right. People must think before buying a product or service whether they need it at all, its affordability, usefulness and quality. Likewise before voting for a particular party or the person its past performance, the achievements and whether the party or person deserves to be elected.
Many advertisements show film stars smoking particular brand of cigarettes or consuming a particular brand of hard liquor. Such messages quite mislead the population thereby dragging younger generation into get into those evils of alcoholism, smoking and drug addiction that is absolutely undesirable.
In nutshell, not all opinions given by celebrities are right nor are all wrong. It is a mixture of right and wrong. We can surely pay attention but to accept it or not depends upon us. We may decide whether to act according to their advice or not after carefully thinking on the pros and cons.
280 Words)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
“Not Everything Learned Books Contain”
It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
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Books are the precious source of information and knowledge. Nevertheless it is a proven fact that “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” For example a baby right from the birth starts experiencing and learning things like uttering words mama papa initially and than start speaking the language that is spoken in the house without reading any books on that “Spoken Language”. Whereas the subjects like Science, Mathematics, Drawing, Literature, History, Civics, Social Studies, Computer Application, etc one needs to have school admission, and read books to learn.
No one reads any book on “How to ride a bicycle” yet every one learns. In the process one may tumble down from bicycle get bruised, bleed a little and yet learn riding a bike and master it for that purpose by experience only. In contrast none should take risk and start repairs of an Electric line without acquiring knowledge of “Electrical Engineering.”
Said knowledge can not be acquired without help of books on that subject matter.
For subjects like Engineering, Medicine, Surgery, Aeronautics, Law, Finance, Audits, Management etc the basic and fundamental knowledge can only be gained with the help of books. Whereas in contrast the individual professionals’ during the course of practicing the above, professionals gain immense practical experience of dealing with the most critical contingencies like saving human and animal lives, saving men, material, money and property during fire-fighting operations and in many more rescue operations like that. Needles to say all these may not necessarily be available in books.
In conclusion both are equally important i.e. learning from books as well as learning from experience.
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Books are the precious source of information and knowledge. Nevertheless it is a proven fact that “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” For example a baby right from the birth starts experiencing and learning things like uttering words mama papa initially and than start speaking the language that is spoken in the house without reading any books on that “Spoken Language”. Whereas the subjects like Science, Mathematics, Drawing, Literature, History, Civics, Social Studies, Computer Application, etc one needs to have school admission, and read books to learn.
No one reads any book on “How to ride a bicycle” yet every one learns. In the process one may tumble down from bicycle get bruised, bleed a little and yet learn riding a bike and master it for that purpose by experience only. In contrast none should take risk and start repairs of an Electric line without acquiring knowledge of “Electrical Engineering.”
Said knowledge can not be acquired without help of books on that subject matter.
For subjects like Engineering, Medicine, Surgery, Aeronautics, Law, Finance, Audits, Management etc the basic and fundamental knowledge can only be gained with the help of books. Whereas in contrast the individual professionals’ during the course of practicing the above, professionals gain immense practical experience of dealing with the most critical contingencies like saving human and animal lives, saving men, material, money and property during fire-fighting operations and in many more rescue operations like that. Needles to say all these may not necessarily be available in books.
In conclusion both are equally important i.e. learning from books as well as learning from experience.
269 Words)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
“Never Judge a Person by External Appearances”
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
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I agree that one should never judge a person based on his or her appearance only. Nevertheless whenever we meet an unknown person, our first judgment – unwillingly and often subconsciously – starts from his or her external appearance. Almost every aspect of it can be regarded as some kind of clue: for instance, clothing and hairstyle tell something about social status and personal fashion, facial expression and gestures indicate the emotional state of mind.
Yet all those features are superficial and changeable, and therefore we should not make any judgment about the inner nature and character of a person by which his or her personality and identity are defined. Since character shows itself only in words and deeds, it would need a long-term observation for a right judgment. Hence it is better not to take judgment of a person merely on his or her external appearance.
I would mention my own case for further clarity on the subject matter. I know a lady wife of a big doctor in my company. I visited doctor’s house for greeting them on New Year’s Day. I greeted the family; doctor met me warmly, waived his hand, greeted me and shook hand with me. The lady simply nodded her head downwards. The first impression obviously would be that she is an egoistic and proud lady and that’s what I too thought. Later on I came to know that she suffered extensive fire burns in the past and movements of her hands were restricted.
In conclusion we must not judge the person in totality simply on his or her appearance.
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I agree that one should never judge a person based on his or her appearance only. Nevertheless whenever we meet an unknown person, our first judgment – unwillingly and often subconsciously – starts from his or her external appearance. Almost every aspect of it can be regarded as some kind of clue: for instance, clothing and hairstyle tell something about social status and personal fashion, facial expression and gestures indicate the emotional state of mind.
Yet all those features are superficial and changeable, and therefore we should not make any judgment about the inner nature and character of a person by which his or her personality and identity are defined. Since character shows itself only in words and deeds, it would need a long-term observation for a right judgment. Hence it is better not to take judgment of a person merely on his or her external appearance.
I would mention my own case for further clarity on the subject matter. I know a lady wife of a big doctor in my company. I visited doctor’s house for greeting them on New Year’s Day. I greeted the family; doctor met me warmly, waived his hand, greeted me and shook hand with me. The lady simply nodded her head downwards. The first impression obviously would be that she is an egoistic and proud lady and that’s what I too thought. Later on I came to know that she suffered extensive fire burns in the past and movements of her hands were restricted.
In conclusion we must not judge the person in totality simply on his or her appearance.
(264 Words)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
“Music is Important to People”
People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
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Music plays an important role in our everyday life. We listen to music and feel relaxed. There are many sources from where we can listen to music for example radio, television, jukebox, gramophone, and many alike. Similarly music can be listened by attending musical concerts or ball rooms and dance clubs also. Music keeps us cool and in harmony.
Music can be broadly classified as classical and light. Furthermore music can be vocal and instrumental. Light music can be further categorized into rock-n-roll, foxtrot, and disco, rumba-samba, pop and jazz.
Music is a means of communication too. On national holidays, Presidential Guard of Honor is given by on the wonderful band tunes by the army soldiers to the president and other ministers of the nation. Secondly during weddings, music is played till the end of ceremony. Thirdly all television channels start playing a sad tune on any unfortunate happening of a dignitary passing away, that is a communication of the sad happening. In a way music is a vitally important element of human life.
Music is a highly creative hobby to develop. If one learns good music he or she can become a good singer, instrument player, music director or a musician. Those who are professional musicians earn very handsome money and prestige too. For example in western music, Elvis Priesley and Pat Boone are the renowned singers. Similarly Mohd-Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore, Ms. Lata are renowned in Hindi light music world.
In nutshell, for every occasion in the life different types of music is available as elaborated above and those must be played, listened, and enjoyed.
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Music plays an important role in our everyday life. We listen to music and feel relaxed. There are many sources from where we can listen to music for example radio, television, jukebox, gramophone, and many alike. Similarly music can be listened by attending musical concerts or ball rooms and dance clubs also. Music keeps us cool and in harmony.
Music can be broadly classified as classical and light. Furthermore music can be vocal and instrumental. Light music can be further categorized into rock-n-roll, foxtrot, and disco, rumba-samba, pop and jazz.
Music is a means of communication too. On national holidays, Presidential Guard of Honor is given by on the wonderful band tunes by the army soldiers to the president and other ministers of the nation. Secondly during weddings, music is played till the end of ceremony. Thirdly all television channels start playing a sad tune on any unfortunate happening of a dignitary passing away, that is a communication of the sad happening. In a way music is a vitally important element of human life.
Music is a highly creative hobby to develop. If one learns good music he or she can become a good singer, instrument player, music director or a musician. Those who are professional musicians earn very handsome money and prestige too. For example in western music, Elvis Priesley and Pat Boone are the renowned singers. Similarly Mohd-Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore, Ms. Lata are renowned in Hindi light music world.
In nutshell, for every occasion in the life different types of music is available as elaborated above and those must be played, listened, and enjoyed.
(266 Words)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
“Music & Arts As Compulsory Subjects”
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
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Art and music are very creative and vast subjects. However it is not necessary that everyone shall be a good musician or good at art. Hence music and art as compulsory subjects sound to be wrong.
It is nice if schools have infrastructure facilities to teach art and music. Those who have a deep aptitude for art and music can take-up those subjects and even master those for that matter. At the same time making subjects of music and art as compulsory, may take a considerable amount of time and energy of students which otherwise he or she can devote towards main subjects like, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Devoting time to main subjects is a paramount importance for success in the examinations and future career. Hence and art and music may be optional but not compulsory.
Music and Art shall be highly beneficial to those who have an aptitude of learning art and music and aspirant musicians and artists. Many universities have exclusive departments for music and art, and in addition performing art also. Students who study here can be awarded graduation, post graduation and even doctor degree in those faculties.
Subject of Art and Music is very creative and one must learn it. Nevertheless the world is not composed of artists and musicians only, apart from this, everyone can not become artist and musician nor art and music form a base or constitute the foundation of academia. Those are purely hobby subjects.
In conclusion art and music are purely hobby subjects and must be taught to those who opt for and should not be made compulsory for all students.
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Art and music are very creative and vast subjects. However it is not necessary that everyone shall be a good musician or good at art. Hence music and art as compulsory subjects sound to be wrong.
It is nice if schools have infrastructure facilities to teach art and music. Those who have a deep aptitude for art and music can take-up those subjects and even master those for that matter. At the same time making subjects of music and art as compulsory, may take a considerable amount of time and energy of students which otherwise he or she can devote towards main subjects like, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Devoting time to main subjects is a paramount importance for success in the examinations and future career. Hence and art and music may be optional but not compulsory.
Music and Art shall be highly beneficial to those who have an aptitude of learning art and music and aspirant musicians and artists. Many universities have exclusive departments for music and art, and in addition performing art also. Students who study here can be awarded graduation, post graduation and even doctor degree in those faculties.
Subject of Art and Music is very creative and one must learn it. Nevertheless the world is not composed of artists and musicians only, apart from this, everyone can not become artist and musician nor art and music form a base or constitute the foundation of academia. Those are purely hobby subjects.
In conclusion art and music are purely hobby subjects and must be taught to those who opt for and should not be made compulsory for all students.
(270 Words)
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