TODAY Wednesday October 10, 2022 IS IHYIGILE
Opening info: Every society thrives on rules and expectations, and Igede nation is no exception. In Igede society, there is a system of values governing morality and acceptable conduct, these acceptable principles of right and wrong have been woven into the ways of life of Igede people and are transmitted from one generation to another. They become measures for the determination of right and wrong. Unlike taboos, they are no express punitive measures against defaulters. Still, they are sheer expectations and branding is done based on them–you could be labelled or perceived as a good or bad person depending on your adherence or non-adherence to them. We hope in Ekurwe to explore a series of Igede ethical values and allow individuals to decide whether they should be thrown away with the dawn of modernization. Buckle up as we take a tour for 10 Ihyigiles. Welcome to edition 5.
As good as private life is, public life determines your rating and reputation. It is believed that what you display in the public is the expression of your real self. Your conduct in the public should be guarded with utmost care as many may not have opportunity to confirm from you and you could be easily misrepresented. These are few behaviours you are not to display in the public as it will lead to poor view of your person.
a. Showing anger in the public at slightest provocation.
b. Showing impatience when obviously unneccesary.
c. Complaining about everything while others have chosen the path of endurance.
d. Not leading by example but by explanation at all instances.
e. Not being confident and humble in relating with peopleat the same time.
f. Not standing for justice, fairplay and bullying the disadvantaged.
Manners makes a man, and Igede people can brand you and your parents because of an odd behaviour in the public.
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