Standing with a Classmate
When rumors spread rapidly across group chats, I decided not to share them and instead sat with the classmate everyone was isolating. Integrity isn't always big speeches; sometimes it's choosing who you sit next to.
Retired Architect · Edinburgh, UK
"Was there a moment that changed how you think about integrity?"
A choice you're proud of • A choice you regret • An experience that changed something in you
When rumors spread rapidly across group chats, I decided not to share them and instead sat with the classmate everyone was isolating. Integrity isn't always big speeches; sometimes it's choosing who you sit next to.
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