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http://www.gmu.edu/jbc/fest/files/giersch.htm
Attributes of Civic Morality
by
A responsible economic citizen is or should be
ivil and honest;
cultivated and sophisticated;
loyal, obeying the rules and the law;
disciplined and considerate;
moderate;
ethical;
respectable;
open and open-hearted;
diligent; orderly; industrious;
straightforward;
reliable, punctual, if not punctilious;
rationally calculating and therefore predictable;
circumspect, faithful and caring;
non-opportunistic in complying with contractual obligations;
faithful to the customer and supplier;
reliable in paying bills, solvent, ready to pay one's dues;
creditworthy;
enterprising, active, alert;
courageous, strong-headed, ready to take up challenges;
engaged, but not out of blind zeal;
eager to compete, but without being spiteful;
fair-minded;
flexible, but not opportunistic,
performance-oriented, but without gloating about his success;
self-assured;
self-interested but without narrow-minded greed;
fraternal and compassionate out of an extended - self-interest;
individualistic, but considering long-term interests of the small group;
patriotic out of a community spirit;
cosmopolitan, non-discriminating, universally humane;
incorruptible;
innovative, open to the future, eager to learn and acquire knowledge,
curious;
tolerant, insightful, not arrogant;
modest, economical, a person of independent means, self-responsible and
self-reliant;
helpful, unobtrusive;
decent, tactful, candid;
well-mannered;
self-critical;
generous;
sober, balanced;
factual, competent, unemotional;
adaptable, imaginative;
honourable, respected, of exemplary behaviour wise;
sincere.
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