CHARACTER TRAITS Dependability: To depend on, reliability; worthy of trust. Thankfulness: “To express gratitude or to give thanks Kindness: “Willingness to help; gentle; friendly; considerate.” Confidence: Faith in oneself; Bold and courageous. Politeness: Showing consideration for others; mannerly, Refined; cultured. Generosity: "Willingness to give and share unselfishly." Sportsmanship: Using fair play or sportsmanlike conduct. Self-Reliance: To rely on one's own abilities, efforts or judgments. Initiative: The first step in starting or doing something without being told. Perseverance: To continue to do something in spite of difficulties. Uniqueness: One of a kind without an equal or like. Truthfulness: “To be truthful means to be faithful to the facts; saying and doing what is honest.” Self-Discipline: To control one’s emotions or actions. Resourcefulness: to be skillful and imaginative in finding ways of doing things or resolving difficulties. Cooperation: "Working together for a common purpose; joint action." Independence: “Freedom; Reliance on one’s own efforts.” Citizenship: the state of being a citizen with its rights, duties, and privileges. Readiness: Prepared for immediate use of action. To be mentally and physically prepared. Self-Control: Control of one’s emotions or actions Obedience: Obeying rules, regulations, or laws. Honesty: Acting honorably and justly; not lying, stealing or cheating. Fairness: Not favoring one above another. Following the right rules and being honest. Respectfulness: To have or show high regard for someone or something; to treat with courtesy or consideration. Punctuality – Arriving on time; to be punctual with work. Goodwill - "Showing kindness and friendliness, giving and sharing" Tolerance: An attitude toward others which is fair and free from emotional bias regardless of differences in beliefs, customs, or race. (Acceptance of Individual Differences) Responsibility: To carry out a duty, to be trustworthy and Reliable. Courage: To meet a challenge without giving in to fear. Loyalty: Faithful to one’s country, family, friends, or obligations. Joyfulness: A Strong Feeling of happiness, contentment, or satisfaction Promptness: Ready, quick and on time. Patience: The quality of being patient; the ability to wait. Patriotism: Love of one’s country and loyal devotion to it.