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Kate Blake

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Integrity: what does it mean to you?

Dictionary meanings are very limited and not always relevant to our personal situations. I would like to hear what 'integrity' means to/for you.

And please give any examples that come to mind to illustrate your point?

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The words that kept coming up are honesty, trust, reliable; that 'integrity' is a core characteristic of an ethical person.

We seem in agreeance that it's a very positive quality that we admire in others and strive to achieve ourselves.

Much thanks to all those who participated, those slient readers and especially TED for providing the forum!

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    Robert Winner 50+

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    Jan 10 2013: To me it is the ability to look into the mirror and tell that guy that I did my best and dealt fairly in all of my actions and deeds.

    The guy in the mirror knows the truth and you cannot lie to him / her.

    At the end of the day have you returned with honor.

    All the best. Bob.
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      Kate Blake 50+

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      Jan 10 2013: So true Bob, we ultimately have to face the consequnces of all our actions and inactions. We may try to fool others but we are the ones held accountable when we report to that pearly gate.

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