From time to time, someone gives another individual the ultimate compliment by saying, "You are a class act," or by simply describing a specific behavior, saying, "That’s class." From time to time, a master of ceremonies will introduce an individual by saying, "If you go to the dictionary and look up the word ‘class,’ you will see a picture of your speaker this evening."
A person with class is an individual of integrity — someone you would love to have as a parent, a child, a friend, a neighbor, a mentor or an adviser. In short, class identifies a person who is "top drawer" — one who goes the extra mile by being gracious to everyone who courteously serves him.
I love the description given by Bill Daniels, who said, "Class is something you choose for yourself. It’s competing honestly, confronting problems head-on, taking accolades with grace and humility, and not knocking your competitors. If you have class, you’re loyal to both yourself and to those around you. Class is born out of self-respect and a healthy respect for others. Everything in this world is not always attainable. Fortunately, class is."
Class is the coach who gives every child on the team his turn at bat without regard to the youngster’s ability or the record of the team. I encourage you to identify someone who is a class act and use that person as a role model. The individual might not be rich and famous or even brilliant, but a person of class is one we all can aspire to be. Take the class approach, and I’ll see you at the top!
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