“Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend.”Jules Renard
Modesty (mod·es·ty): noun
The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities.
Selfie(sel·fie): noun
An informal photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media.
So, how does one modestly take a selfie: they’re certainly not unassumingand seem to shout ‘look at me’. But before showing my age, I should say I think the smartphone generation seems to have discovered (and are teaching the rest of us) new ways to spotlight people, places and things in ways that are changing the notion of modesty (and possibly propriety) in the workplace. Like storytelling, these tell what’s important to the speaker or picture taker, and point out why social media and smartphone usage policies are becoming so necessary. And maybe more importantly, it shows why open communications at work between the multiple generations employed there are so critical to understanding how to display pride without offending others. Engage those around you in discussions about how to be most productive and effective, and keep an open mind about the changing nature of best practices. Show your pride and let other do the same today.
Jean Renard (b. 1933): French photographer, author, film score composer, and producer
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