National Decency Day
When the norm is decency, other virtues can thrive: integrity, honesty, compassion, kindness, and trust.
–Raja Krishnamoorthi
If everyone acts like a decent human being, this can lead to progress not only as individuals but, more importantly, as a society!
National Decency Day is here to promote such behavior as kindness, respect, tolerance, courtesy, dignity, honesty, ethics and so much more.
How to Celebrate National Decency Day
Looking for ideas on how to celebrate National Decency Day? There are all sorts of ways to get involved, including some of these:
Attend National Decency Day Events
Perhaps this would be a great time to attend an event in person or online that discusses and shares information about ethics and decency in this modern era.
From philosophy courses to workplace seminars, search out some of the best ways to learn more in honor of this important event. Don’t have any local events that seem interesting? Grab a group of friends and get one started!
Get the Kids Involved
One of the most important jobs that parents, teachers and other people of influence have on the next generation is by teaching their kids how to treat other people.
Whether in their neighborhoods or across the world, National Decency Day provides an ideal opportunity to have lessons, watch movies, read books and engage in projects with school kids about what it means to be decent in society today.
Start a Conversation About Decency
In today’s age, the differences between moral and ethical issues may have quite a range as people think about them. Communities, cultures, religious backgrounds and so many other factors can influence what people consider decency to be.
National Decency Day is a great time to have a conversation with a friend, family member, coworkers or other groups of people about what treating others with decency means in their context.
Remember to keep an open mind and be a good listener to learn and grow personally and as a community!
Share the Message About Decency Day
Raise awareness and let others in on the cause of National Decency Day by promoting the event and encouraging online engagement through social media.
Post photos, share some quotes from favorite authors or get involved in other ways. In fact, why not engage in online conversations about what it means to act with decency on the internet?!
History of National Decency Day
New York graphic designer Lisa Cholnoky started National Decency Day in 2017 in an effort to promote healthy dialogues and teach the next generation what it means to treat others with common decency. The inaugural celebration took place in 2019.
Based around the principles of a non-partisan, grassroots movement, the impetus behind this event is that everyone, in every sector of the world, particularly in government, politics, religion and business, should be exhibiting decent behavior toward other human beings.
Get on board with this day by acting decently and sharing with others to promote a better world to live in – across the street and across the world!
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