There is an issue with what is acceptable in our society, I would not characterize this issue as significant, but Farhad Manjoo stresses that this dilemma facing our society needs to be addressed firmly and with gumption in his essay “No I Do Not Want to Pet Your Dog”. Manjoo explains in detail the reasoning behind his sheer dislike of dogs, from the danger presented by a dog’s presence, to the uncleanliness of dogs as well as simply just not wanting to be around them. Manjoo also recognizes that he deviates from the norm with his outlook and that most people would not object to being approached by a dog, his point being the owner should be a more considerate human being. Today in our society we accept all dog owners regardless of their inconsiderate …show more content…
nature which most owners seem to exhibit. A dog owner according to Manjoo usually doesn’t acknowledge that it is not pleasant for some people to be approached by a dog in an area designated for humans, the author goes on to describe the behavior of a dog owner stating, “they seem to suffer few qualms about their animals’ behavior”. Specifically, the author relates a dog owner’s antics closely to that of a bad parent, regarding the behavior exhibited by the dog (or child respectably). Objectively a good parent in our society would not allow their child to roam and create a hindrance for others, so why as a society do we not hold a dog owner to the same standard? Although I critique the author and label his insight insignificant, I do agree there should be a standard met, although I believe it should be based off someone’s personal character in every situation.
Often, people will tweak their character in various situations to be less than then the standard. One example would be a dog owner not acknowledging a stranger’s presence when in public with their pet. Another example would be someone taking public transportation in another town. If the town is far away from where they would be noticed, instead of standing to let the elderly sit down as they normally would, they instead remain seated. In this example the person remains seated because they wont face criticism and if they do, it will not hold any weight as it would if they were using a public bus in their hometown. In the previous example the person allows their dog to walk up to an individual because they suffer no qualms about their pet’s actions, as the author states. So, when the author speaks about setting a standard like that of a parent for all dog owners whilst in public, I say we should be less obligated to set a standard according to society and instead be more aware of our own standard and to hold that standard high as a representation of our character. By practicing this we would see far less acts of selfishness, some people may be more inconsiderate of others, but overall human beings would be more inclined to do the right thing not based off a guideline that could
be stretched, rather we would act appropriately in align with our own character across every situation.
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to have and maintain a pet? Burkhard Bilger, the author of “The Last Meow”, explains how Americans spend a lot of money on their pets and that people's “love affair” with their pets has gotten out of control. An observation I have made is that in many movies dogs are treated very well. When I was younger, I watched a movie called Bratz and one character would always have her dog inside a dog purse and they would even get manicures and pedicures together. The dog always had shiny clothes on and it was always very clean. Therefore, I agree with Bilger's argument that Americans “love affair” with their pets has gotten out of control.
In my opinion, to be social is a good thing for every human. However, sometimes society becomes more dangerous for us when it tries to kill our own morality. The police officer was influenced by other people to kill the elephant and it made him feel guilty. However, David Sedaris forged ahead by himself and finally, he understood the French language and he felt proud of himself. Both characters were under pressure in their situations, but at the end the police officer was unhappy and David Sedaris was happy. Therefore, it is very important what we like to do, not what others demand. Everybody should respect their own personal
First Friend: A History of Dogs and Humans, by Katherine Rogers, articulates the history of the relationship between dogs and humans. Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals, by Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce, investigates if and how dogs exhibit morality. In both texts, anecdotes and observations are used to portray instances of dogs displaying cooperation, empathy, altruism, and, by extension, morality. Consequently, it stands to reason that dogs have a capacity for sociality, but how can the sociality of dogs be described? A dog’s capacity for sociality is the ability to form long term relationships with members of the same or other species. Dogs, in particular, dogs who hunt as well as dogs who play, are able to form long term relationships with humans and other dogs through trust, love,
Furthermore, sometimes the desire to be accepted is stronger than prevailing conventions. This makes an individual to do things to make him feel accepted in the society. Krakauer compares the people in Alaska and McCandless. He writes, “And I’m sure there are plenty of other Alaskans who had a lot in common with McCandless when they first got here, too, including many of his critics. Which maybe why they’re so hard on him. Maybe McCandless reminds them a little too much of their former selves” (Krakauer 221). In today’s society, an individual confirms itself to what a society wants and expect him or her to be.
A positive effect of these standards is having to pressure to do the “correct” moral action when presented in a situation. In the basic example of seeing someone drop a wallet with hundreds of dollars in it, the question of what to do with it stands. In the worst-case scenario, if no one is in sight, the person grabs the wallet and takes it without regards to the responsibility or consequences for the person that lost the money. Although, switching the scenario into a crowd around the person. The same person will look around and double check for their surroundings. Seeing that there are civilians judging at his next action, he will pick up the wallet and go after the person that accidently dropped it. Why? Well because in his mind he knows that if he does the wrong action in front of others, he will be arbitrated as a wrong character in the society he lives. In the long run, it is beneficial, although in this case scenario this fellow was just manipulated by the social order to go against his bad intentions in an example of how pressure from what other’s think influence your
Why do owner's treat pets as humans? Within Emilia Di Luca's essay The Pet Owner's Burden Di Luca asks this pondering question. She begins by telling one of her own experiences of treating her dog Amber as a human. Throughout the essay Di Luca provides the reader with several different piece of evidence that would prove why people should not treat pets as humans which she concludes with. In my opinion, Di Luca provides too much information overwhelming the reader. Di Luca attempts to give the reader enough evidence to support her conclusion but fails by supporting her argument from only one side. Within each piece of evidence Di Luca give such as, people being imperialists, narcissists, mothers, and consumers to their
Dogs have impacted the lives of 44% of American families and homes. People use dogs for much more than just a family friend. Dogs are used for special needs, assisting police, and hunting and tracking. Dogs should be appreciated and never taught to fight or be neglected. Dog fighting is unethical because man’s best friend shouldn’t have to fight for their lives.
In society, it's difficult to go against the norm. Individuals are compelled to act a specific way, or look a specific way in order to be accepted. For instance, teenagers may encounter pressure from their peers to partake in specific exercises that may not be moral, since they feel the need to fit in. This weight of conformity isn't just present in reality; it can be found in literature as well. The story "St. Lucy’s Home For Girls Raised by Wolves" by Karen Russell depicts that in order to conform to society, individuals abandon their selflessness and compassion and become selfish and apathetic.
The reason why I feel like it’s the right decision to make is because not all people like animals. Normally, people who don’t like animals don’t like to be around them, I know I like animals but I don’t like dogs jumping on me, and I sure don’t like having dog hair all on me and some other people may feel the same way as I do. Second, I don’t think that dogs should be allowed in the workplace because any little thing could go wrong, some dogs may not be used to being around a lot of people and which that can cause a problem or maybe can cause them to get violent or agitated around being around
Dogs are common throughout the world, either as a domestic pet, a protector on a farm, or an assistant for hunting amongst others. Regardless of the reason for having a dog, most people have either owned one for themselves or have known somebody who has owned one at some point in their life. Despite the relative normality of having a dog in your life in one way or another, the reasons for dogs coming into existence are not common knowledge among most people. Throughout a great portion of mankind’s history, dogs have been an essential part of life. The truth is, dogs were actually created in part by man.
You want your dog to understand that you are the person to look to when they question what is right or wrong. This is done by being firm, yet kind with the dog. You don't want your dog to listen to you out of fear, but out of respect. Setting boundaries is very important in gaining respect. Sit down with your family and discuss what is and what is not appropriate for the dog to be doing. Perhaps you have no problem with a dog on the furniture, but kitchen entrance is not allowed.
The disapproving glare from behind the desk that is sometimes given to parents as they walk into a nice hotel with their three young children is often mirrored to pet-owners, which I can relate to. This gives you a feeling of insecurity and makes you feel unwelcome. I know I appreciate when the hotel at which I am planning to stay has a special feature for pets because then I know not only am I welcome, but that they also welcome my dog. The feeling is similar with parents wanting their children to be welcome.
In addition, I understand that people will feel uncomfortable about the "Bring Your Dog to Work program, especially if they are not dog friendly or have a pet themselves. Just like with anything we do in and out the workplace we need to have a study at the workplace and see those that was once against it, just might see how much love and
Dogs are wonderful creatures. They are loyal, dependable companions if given the opportunity. In recent years I have come to the opinion that we could learn something from these animals. We should also take a look at the manner in which they are being treated. Abandonment, irresponsible breeding, and neglect are only some of the ways that humans are failing the canine species.
People are becoming more alert when they see stray dog, that now when elderly walking they usually have a stick in one hand; why they may ask this they are carrying it to protect themselves by vicious dogs. This also makes it harder for parents to leave there kids outside, because the can approach a dog and want to touch it, a child does not know any better and a dogs is reaction to bite because it has not been pet