"Elegance Under Pressure"
In order to consider our next subject, we offer two separate definitions of the word "elegant." Here is the common understanding of the term:
Elegant: demonstrating style and sophistication in appearance and behavior.
We're going to merge this idea with the mathematical definition:
Elegant: combining simplicity, authority and superior design.
"Elegance" in science or math refers to a concept so powerful and elementary that it almost defies description – the concept may have even been overlooked due to its simplicity. In our world of social interaction, we strive for this fundamental quality of behavior – manners so ingrained that they become seamless, superior and simple.
If this is the case, then our goal must be not just to embrace excellent manners as our mission but also to apply those manners in every situation and circumstance. In short, excellent manners do us no good if we throw them away under stress.
In order to define our behavior during difficult situations, let's examine some situations of stress.
