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Question
What qualities of your parents/elders would you like to adopt?
Solution
I want to take up the qualities of my parents and other elders that will enable me to grow into an honest individual. These attributes include treating everyone equally, putting in much effort, being dependable and self-assured, and respecting punctuality. My parents have always worked morally upright and genuinely, in my opinion. I would desire to walk in their footsteps.
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