Proud vs Pride
Who
Individuals and Groups
Purpose
To draw attention to the difference between being proud and having pride.
We walk away knowing
Taking pride in who you are and what you do is a good thing.
Korero
- Can you think of a time when you (or someone you know) has acted proudly?
- Can you think of a time when you (or someone you know) has taken pride in themselves?
- What was the key difference in behaviour between the two examples you thought of above?
- Tall Poppy Syndrome was described as a blunt instrument that takes down the proud as well as those with pride. Why do you think we react to people being proud and/or taking pride in themselves so strongly?
- What could you do or say next time you see someone close to you taking pride in themselves or what they're doing?