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If we strive to be good people we will leave legacies that our families can be proud of. What are the characteristics of a good person ? Good people leave indelible impressions on others because they possess positive qualities that are respected. Good people pay attention every day to how their actions and words affect the people around them. Having common sense and adhering to decent principals are good blueprints to follow. The following are ageless characteristics and are able to shape good people :

A good person is TRUSTWORTHY. Trust good people with personal information about yourself or other people and they will never reveal that information to anyone else. Good people are trustworthy vaults, never divulging other people's secrets or personal information. A good person does not choose to be in the limelight by gossiping or spreading rumors.

A person who takes the time to LISTEN without judgement are people who others turn to when they need a kind ear or a wise voice. Furthermore,even though they may have opposing opinions a good person does not feel they need to speak their mind all the time. Often they will wait to be asked for their opinion.

There are people who are self-centered and who only see the world their way. They cannot appreciate other people's views and feel that everyone needs to hear their opinions . A good person does not care about being right or righteous. They are satisfied that people they care about are comfortable and happy with their chosen life choices.

Give a good person a reason to be dishonest but they can't fake it, lie about it or steal it. Good people live by a code of DECENCY and although they are not preachers they live full, rich lives by working hard . They raise their children to work hard and achieve goals by maintaining a standard of honesty and responsibility.

People who share what they have are GENEROUS with their possessions and their time. Generosity does not only come from sharing things but also from sharing food at a dinner table, lending a hand when an extra pair of hands is needed and always being generous with praise when it is warranted.

There are people who are always there to HELP out those in need, from the smallest to the largest gestures of good will. Good friends can be called on in an emergency in the middle of the night and they will be there regardless of the time, weather or distance.

A good person is genuinely happy for their friend's successes. Promotions at work , successful personal relationships

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