What is modesty?
Q: What is modesty?
A: Modesty is a behavior that people do to avoid attracting attention to themselves, often in order to avoid sexual attraction.
Q: How does modesty differ from humility?
A: Modesty is on the surface and may be false, while humility comes from truly thinking no person is better than any other.
Q: What role does clothing play with regard to modesty?
A: Clothing is usually used as a way of avoiding sexuality when it would be inappropriate, and modest clothing communicates the wearer's social status without overdoing it. It can also signal group membership over individuality by conforming to a dress code such as businesswear.
Q: Is modesty related to moderation?
A: Yes, modesty is related to moderation, not bragging or showing off.
Q: Does modesty involve bragging or showing off?
A: No, modesty involves avoiding bragging or showing off and instead focuses on moderation.
Q: Is there an element of truth in modesty?
A: Since modesty is on the surface, it may be false and not necessarily based in truth.
Q: Is there an element of truth in humility?
A: Yes, since humility comes from truly thinking no person is better than any other, there can be an element of truth in it.
