200 BM Daily Vocabulary #18 | ethic

<p>Today’s word is: <strong>Ethic</strong> – Do you know what it means? It means a set of moral principles, which may relate to a particular field.</p> <p>In this English vocabulary lesson, you will learn how to use the work <strong>ethic</strong>. We are sure that this ESL lesson will help you to enhance your English vocabulary and speak English fluently and confidently.</p> <p><strong>Ethic</strong> means rules or morals. It is an ability of understanding and following what is good or bad and behaving accordingly. The ability of understanding that stealing is a bad thing and helping others is a good thing.</p> <p>Being <strong>ethical</strong> in society means accepting the rules of society. Being <strong>ethical</strong> in the profession means following work ethic. An <strong>ethical</strong> person is the one who behaves according to the rules accepted by everyone. Avoiding bad and accepting good practices can be called <strong>ethical</strong> behavior.</p> <p>For example, Jack is a businessman, he owns a small business of clothing. He always pays his bills on time. He always provides a good quality product. He is known for his honesty. People trust Jack. Here, Jack is an <strong>ethical</strong> person who has excellent business <strong>ethics</strong>.</p> <p>Listen carefully on how we can use the word “<strong>ethic</strong>” in 8 different forms in 8 different contexts.</p> <p><strong>Example number 1 of 8:</strong> Some people are intrigued by Buddhist <strong>ethics </strong>and find them very easy to follow. This means that they can easily follow the principles of Buddha.</p> <p><strong>Example number 2 of 8:</strong> The doctor was <strong>unethical</strong> and he prescribed expensive treatments even when they were not necessary.</p> <p><strong>Example number 3 of 8:</strong> Tony is well known in his office because of his strong work <strong>ethic</strong>. This means that Tony is well known in his office as a person who works in an expected way and is dedicated.</p> <p><strong>Example number 4 of