“Honor” & “Prestige” Are Subjective BS, Open To Interpretation — Part 1
“Honor” and “Prestige” have clear definitions but how we interpret them is purely subjective.
It’s November 2022 and I have started training for my upcoming exam in February 2023. I had to do the pre-examination stuff such as submitting my exam form and I read one thing “The purpose of Tae Kwon Do is to improve both mental and physical health, and all members MUST uphold the honor and prestige of Tae Kwon Do.” I definitely understand that guideline because we don’t want people misusing their martial arts training.
On the flip side, from a historical and sociopolitical viewpoint, I have to balk at it.
I respect the concept, but at the same time, feel the need to criticize the idea.
What defines the word “honor?”
Mirriam-Webster gives several definitions of the word. Honor as a noun is listed as the following
#1A — Reputation, in the form of a “good name” or “public esteem.”