Integrity — following the moral standards of the reference group, ethics towards rivals in a difficult situation for them.
What does decency include?
A decent person follows the norms that are accepted by respected people in his environment: he observes the law, honors traditions, and fulfills agreements. Decent people are predictable, their words and promises do not differ from deeds, they can answer for themselves, and you can rely on them. «All true perfection is inseparable from the right way of life.» A decent person usually leads an orderly, fairly healthy lifestyle. Decency excludes fraud. Decency involves thinking not only about yourself, but also about those whom you respect.
However, sometimes difficult questions arise here, and one has to choose between humanism and the approach of moral duty.
What’s the point of being decent? — Huge sense. A decent person has reason to respect himself, a decent person is highly valued by other decent people. If you act like a decent person, other decent people want to do business with you.
One of the richest people in the world, Warren Buffett, said: “When I hire people, I pay attention to three qualities. The first is integrity, the second is intellect, and the third is high energy. But in the absence of the first, the other two will kill you!” With the word «integrity» the translator called what in Russia is more commonly called decency.
Decency can be cultivated in yourself. As Professor Thomas White, USA puts it: “You CAN behave in a way that makes other people around you want to behave better.” Can you? Not always? Treat it like a workout and do it as often as you can.
Once upon a time, one young man at the age of 22 set himself the task of educating himself as a worthy and respected person, a decent person. Without further ado, in his notebook he formulated those qualities that he decided to develop in himself, and began to monitor them every day, develop them — and put himself in the notebook for his successes. Many years passed, and he succeeded: Benjamin Franklin became one of the most respected people in his country.
So, everything can work out for you, you just need to start working on yourself. If you decide to work on your own, read the article How to work on yourself. Another option is to start working on the Distance under the guidance of people who can help you quite qualified. I wish you success!