How the hell does one measure graciousness? Apparently there's such a thing called the Graciousness Index and apparently graciousness in Singapore has improved, according to the Singapore Kindness Movement.
Commissioned by the movement, the Graciousness Index is an annual study carried out to track experience and perceptions of kindness and graciousness in Singapore. The most recent one was conducted over a six-week period from December last year to February 2015, pulling in a demographically representative sample of 1,850 respondents who were asked to share their experiences of courtesy here.
It seems that the nation as a whole has become more well mannered over the years. The Graciousness Index has consistently increased from a score of 53 in 2013 to 55 in 2014 before going to 61 in 2015. Respondents have rated both themselves and others higher when it comes to being considerate, courteous and showing appreciation.
Optimism has also increased, with 44 percent of respondents indicating that graciousness in Singapore has improved, compared to only 28 percent last year. 84 percent of them shamelessly rated their own gracious behaviour as either good or excellent.
“The increase in positive perceptions and overall sense of improvement is encouraging," enthuses General Secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement Dr. William Wan. "If we as a nation continue this positive trend, then kindness and graciousness can become part of our norms and national identity.”
Photo: Steve Robbins via Flickr
How the hell does one measure graciousness? Apparently there's such a thing called the Graciousness Index and apparently graciousness in Singapore has improved, according to the Singapore Kindness Movement.
Commissioned by the movement, the Graciousness Index is an annual study carried out to track experience and perceptions of kindness and graciousness in Singapore. The most recent one was conducted over a six-week period from December last year to February 2015, pulling in a demographically representative sample of 1,850 respondents who were asked to share their experiences of courtesy here.
It seems that the nation as a whole has become more well mannered over the years. The Graciousness Index has consistently increased from a score of 53 in 2013 to 55 in 2014 before going to 61 in 2015. Respondents have rated both themselves and others higher when it comes to being considerate, courteous and showing appreciation.
Optimism has also increased, with 44 percent of respondents indicating that graciousness in Singapore has improved, compared to only 28 percent last year. 84 percent of them shamelessly rated their own gracious behaviour as either good or excellent.
“The increase in positive perceptions and overall sense of improvement is encouraging," enthuses General Secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement Dr. William Wan. "If we as a nation continue this positive trend, then kindness and graciousness can become part of our norms and national identity.”
Photo: Steve Robbins via Flickr