subject: Do you have Prestige [print this page] Do you have Prestige Do you have Prestige
Kimberly McDowell
Professor Leonardi
English 1301
22 March 2001
Prestige
Does money change your attitude? Do you feel you can accomplish anything as long as you have great wealth? I've learned one very important thing about money, it doesn't buy class. To be respectful and possessing respect toward others are traits that one grows up with at an early age. Although there is no amount of money that can teach anyone class, etiquette, comportment, or good manners. The quality in oneself is more valuable than the United States currency, diamonds, or gold, and rarely brought.
In the latest news, if someone has overly large breast, long hair and Hugh Hefner on your arm you maybe considered to have class. Taking tacky nude photos, and proposing to women three times younger is gut rushing sick. More then three failed marriages to younger women at his age are outrageous. Women wanting millions of dollars for a lifetime of gossip while revealing their bodies are not the greatest way to go for pricy class. The opening of the car doors, fake smiles and sassy hand waves really doesn't yell class.
Still while falling in love with a pop stars, they to must follow the law. Unlike Chris Brown, who attacked a recording artist by punching her in the face showed no class. Although finishing a probate sentence and attending anger management classes still raises an eyebrow. In the spot light and having money still don't make someone think before responding. Having self-control and maintaining you composure starts from self discipline.
Walking away from one's failures, and admitting ones defeats shows class. According to Charlie Sheens fight in a public misery and requesting millions of dollars from Warner Brother, feels all to right to this actor. Although the drugs, prostitutes, and late night parting was not this actors fault for his untimely firing. Sheen could add more money to his bank account but what will happen to his addictions. Fame and glitz seems right to Charlie along with all the illegal drug use. The public disputes and slandering showed Sheen in the most unsophisticated state. As public on lookers will watch the outcome of this downfall, and increase his wealth, through tabloids, and You-tube videos in months to come; class will be know where around.
Hillary Rodham Clinton a mother and wife needed no spot light to show values in matrimony. Although, her husband the former President Bill Clinton botched his role of class, Hillary stayed true to her respectful role of forgiveness, and maintained a home for her and her daughter. Money did not play a part in what she believed was right. No back lashing or request of future earning in her income was an issue with this lady of courage. Being graceful and maintaining her love for the family unit was priceless also displayed heroism.
The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wife Coretta was left to raise her four children alone. While leading a distinguished and productive life this famous women floored in class. Her husband fought for justice before his passing, yet she continues to carry on with his legacy. Mrs. King devoted her life to the highest values of human dignity. Speaking on the behalf of all women, races, or sexual choice Coretta Scott King needed no dollar amount to be called a classy individual. Money did not give her what she expressed freely. Later in life when Mrs. King used that same classy attitude, and gave back what she fought for freely. Mrs. King was not looked down upon as an unfashionable woman to sit, stand, or march with anyone unworthy of respect and class. As a role model for others, she paved the way for her followers to mark after what she believes in.
The time and efforts to build centers for youth, and scholarships in her husbands name was priceless. Those career centers and scholarships entitle me to further my education. Knowing that I do not have to sleep with men for money or sell drugs to pay for college to be someone means everything to me. Thinking optimistic and not letting those unenthusiastic thought take captive in my mind before I respond. Just because things are not always great do not always means I have to sell myself short. Fashioning oneself for wealth, and gain is not de rigueur. Having overly large breast for doors to be opened needs no credit application. Being aloof and humbled toward others are incalculable positions.
As women and mother we are to be honored and valued by our husbands and children. Once we take on the responsibility of being parents and are in positive and healthy relationships class should flow freely. The words that we speak should be of peace and love to build our family and friends as wells as coworkers. The way that we dress should be of elegance to demonstrate dignity, and to be admired. Not to bring down or ill repute those around you. One's smell, and make up should be of nature pure and soft; accenting the gifts from our Heavenly Father.
Male or female class is never beyond one's reach. Do you have to pay for something God has blessed you with? No. Regardless if you are rich or poor, respect for yourself and other is the best way to show class. Treating others the way you want to be treated goes a long ways. Capital growth does not last forever, but class and real class never leave. One could rely one reality television for a season, but true class has no saving account or 401-K plan for a rainy day. No applications to fill out because true class was there all the time. Costing everyone that had to endure the tasteless of one's choices nothing.
