1.) What factors have lured us into thinking like "victims" in our country? When something goes wrong, what is it that makes people prone to file a lawsuit instead of take responsibility?
When I think of someone being the ‘victim’ I think of someone who cannot take the blame for something, or they don’t see any wrong in their own actions. People probably jump to lawsuits because they don’t see anything wrong with their side of the story, and they think it is a reason to get money.
2.) What is the difference between those who take responsibility and those who don't? What are symptoms or evidence of a person who assumes responsibility?
People who take responsibility are willing to take the lead (the drivers seat) and take action, as well as taking responsibility for their actions. Someone who doesn’t take responsibility sits in the ‘passenger seat’ and I can’t see them leading in a situation. Also, someone who takes responsibility isn’t afraid of learning from their experiences and owning up to their actions, good *and* bad. Someone who doesn’t take responsibility for their actions most likely wouldn’t own up to things considered bad.
3.) Think of an environment where you are more of a "passenger" than a "driver." What makes you act like a passenger instead of a driver? In your personal opinion, do you think it's okay to occasionally be a passenger? If so, please explain why so.
Large social situations and small social situations where I don’t know anyone usually send me to the passenger seat until I feel comfortable enough to move to the driver’s seat. I usually do this because I feel shy and like I should just be quiet until I have something worth talking about, but once I find my ‘place’ in the conversation I can quickly move to a driver’s seat. I do think it’s okay to be a passenger occasionally, to keep yourself well-balanced and also I think this allows yourself to hear other people.
