Positive character trait
Gracious
Warm, courteous, and generous in manner.
3 ready sentences Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu
What it looks like
- Thanks people warmly, including the ones whose work is rarely seen.
- Wins without gloating and loses without blaming.
- Puts a guest or a newcomer at ease.
Fits when a person responds with generous courtesy, especially when they could claim attention
Not when charm or social ease is present without consideration for others
How to say it
Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.
There is no resume line for this one: it is a matter of manner, and a reference or a thank-you from someone else shows it best.
Fills [Name] in the reference and the report card comment, ready to copy.
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Reference or recommendation [Name] is gracious under pressure: when [a client complained or a project went to someone else], they [responded with courtesy and helped anyway].
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Report card comment [Name] is gracious in games and competitions, congratulating others whether they win or lose.
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In a story, shown not told She lost the final by a point, shook her opponent's hand, and asked where she had learned that serve.
The gracious winner thanked the losing team before discussing her own performance.
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