Good Taste
What qualifies as good taste? That’s a great question, but it has no single correct answer. We vary from one another and so does our description of good taste. Yet, we can agree on two general definitions.
Good taste means a sense of what is proper and pleasing in social activities.
Acceptable behavior in some settings causes great discomfort in others. Wise choices and tactfulness outweigh personal preferences.
Good taste also means wise beauty, art, and intellectual choices.
We know how to make ourselves and our surroundings attractive. We find examples in:
- Housing
- Decorations
- Food
- Clothing
- Music
- Books
Yet, what we consider refined or sophisticated, other people consider snobbish or laughable. We may be dressed to the nines for our neck of the woods. Yet, the same attire would be inappropriate or highfalutin in other settings.
Love and respect for others are always in good taste.
Jesus set the perfect example in word and deed. May we faithfully follow.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him “ (Psalm 34:8 NIV).
Thanks to Joe and Ann Klotz for the suggestion and to Jeri Stone for the photo.
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6 thoughts on “Good Taste”
Love and respect for others is always in good taste!
Thank you for putting what’s an individual trait into a common principle!
Have a great day.
Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement, Ann. You have given me a great start to the day. Blessings.
What a great concept for all of us to ponder, Diana. What is our idea of good taste? Is it aligned with God’s will?
Blessings!
I love your “Is it aligned with God’s will?” comment, Martha. May it always be so. Have a lovely day!
While I think there are certainly some common “acceptable standards” for good taste, it also, as you point out so well, vary with an individual’s taste and preference. That said, I’ve always thought that a parent’s responsibility it to teach their children what is considered socially acceptable behavior and still give them room to develop their individual style. Let us always look the Christ’s example to determine what is “good.”
Great observation, J.D. I agree. May our good always reflect the greater good.