Most recently, hot topic discussions have been pointed at public debate over the behaviour of two ambassadors namely Ms. Nerys Dockery and Mr. Leon Natta Nelson. Members of the public are divided on their views relating to the two separate scenarios; one occurring overseas in the case of Ms.
Dockery and locally with Mr. Natta. Now what is quite interesting is that without knowing full details of what has happened in the case of Ms. Dockery, some persons have labelled her behaviour – based on the street talk allegationsas being unprofessional and not becoming of someone who should be occupying the position she holds.
Many people have also been judging her response to her situation from her social media post on Facebook. Those posts, though deleted, screenshots were taken and circulated via social media in true fashion of the sense that nothing is ever really deleted from the internet.
And so individuals discussing the topic still have those to refer to in arguing from whichever side of the fence their standing. Once you take to public office, good and decent behaviour goes hand in hand with the expectations of the role.
Being sworn into office is serious business and so one’s code of conduct is automatically subjected to be talking point should there be instances of when behaviour displayed goes in contrary of what is expected of a public official. On the subject of Mr.
Natta Nelson, again even in this scenario, the debate has been quite interesting as some hold the view that in responding to the jewelry robbery of his eight-year-old son, he was not functioning as a public official or better yet an ambassador, but rather a parent. Hence, parents and guardians – and other alikelending their voice to the topic have no problem with how Mr.
Natta Nelson handled the situation swear words included. In this regard, he has gotten high praise for going into daddy mode to protect his son. On the flip side, there are some individuals who find his behaviour to be completely unaccepted for the position he holds.
Some people are of the view that he is in a position whereby the local authorities were more
than capable of addressing this situation deserving of a government official. Now, this piece is not meant to put a vote towards who was right or wrong in any of these scenarios but rather to take a look at how important it is for everyone to completely understand that as a society, we must be ever so aware of how we are conducting ourselves in our personal lives not just be quick to crticise public figures.
It is so easier for people to point fingers at those in public office when in reality as a people we must devote time and attention in ensuring that we all do our very best to be productive and civicminded individuals. We are all ambassadors of our lives irrespective of socio-economic status.
With that said, a challenge is hereby issued to us a people to exhibit the type of that behaviour that fosters a positive spotlight in our families, communities and nation as a whole. Our thoughts and actions in the way we treat each other and go about our personal and professional lives are our code of conduct.
