They saw it as a crazy act of self-sacrifice, rather than what it is — one of the many ways a reasonably altruistic person can help others.
Charles Severino, the battalion chief, called Mr. Neglia "the most altruistic person I ever met," and remembered how Mr. Neglia responded when given an unusual order to keep watch over the body of a woman killed in a fire in North Bergen a few years back.
Why doesn't anyone ask the questions -- (a) is this the life a thoughtful and altruistic person would lead and (b) what are the consequences if these "maverick" professors are right, and what, much more frighteningly and apocalyptic, if they are dead wrong?
Lori: When he called her an altruistic person, I'm not surprised Ray reacted.
Some may act in order to feel better about themselves -- to create a desirable self-image, for example, as a caring, patient, philanthropic or altruistic person.
Perhaps a more pointed question... Have you ever listened to someone talk about themselves for what seems like an eternity and walked away and thought "Wow, that was just wonderful?" Even the most altruistic person would probably walk away and say man who guy (or gal) loves to talk about themselves.
Just act like you're a wonderful, altruistic person, and that all of the evil in the universe has somehow fallen upon you.
On the other side, the person who drives the eco-friendly small green car, considering they do so out of concern for the environment, represents biospheric and altruistic personal values and prioritizes environmental protection.
This is the altruistic soul mate, the best listener, the person who would unconditionally sacrifice his or her own well-being for your own.
You're the altruistic business person.
