Seriousness and importance are admirable traits, of course.
Noting that teachers deal with several kids a day with varying personalities, while also keeping an eye out for struggling students and not necessarily receiving a fair salary, Kuzmic also explained one of the most admirable traits of teachers: They wake up and do it all over again.
Before beginning negotiations, he would assign an admirable trait to the opposing side (perhaps Israelis' "well-known" tradition of fairness or sympathy for the underdog or support for those in need) that fit with what he wanted.
This is an admirable trait to be sure.
The researchers therefore speculate that trust, admirable trait that it is, boils down to a cold calculation of expected rewards--in this case, reciprocity from the investor.
Wanderlust is an admirable trait in a 20-something backpacker off to explore the world, armed only with a credit card and a broad-spectrum antibiotic; in a brasserie on the edge of England, not so much.
★ Leo 23 Jul-22 Aug Leonine pride is an admirable trait, but overtures of peace from people with whom you are on the outs should be treated with grace.
JUDICIOUSNESS is an admirable trait, and my colleague's expression of cautious confidence in the nuclear-power industry regardless of how the disaster at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi power plant turns out is probably the best response.
Confidence is an admirable trait, but a prospective franchisee should consider the possibility of failing and how they could deal with that possibility.
Of course, being refreshingly honest is an admirable trait and I would never claim to have a problem with being on the receiving end if that honesty is necessary and deployed correctly.
Even though his actions caused the suffering of others around him, he has an admirable trait that made forgiving him quite easy.
