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Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of
modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and
community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with the above opinion?
In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While
people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work,
modern people seem to be more self-absorbing and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. We
say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever
means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with
such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and
higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating
any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain
way due to outside influences.
In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is
built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary.
In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors
were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past
lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with
their modern counterparts.
Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no
fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to
others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that
people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the
development of a mutually beneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in
the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to
know the importance of being caring and generous and build a mutually beneficial
relationship with others.
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发表于 2016-7-10 15:24:03