People often say that "life is a true portrayal of the real world", so everyone's words and deeds have left their own growth footprints in life.

First of all, I want to ask who has never wasted anything or made good use of it. I think everyone will waste something more or less, which may be unintentional or inevitable. But if we regard waste as a habit or don't take it to heart, fortunately, this kind of waste is very common. In my opinion, the phenomenon of wasting food in colleges and universities is quite serious. Take our school as an example. Many students will have leftovers when eating. At the dining table in the canteen, some students often pick out unwanted meals from their rice bowls, resulting in more meals and less vegetables, so they don't eat leftovers. Actually, as long as I cook according to my own characteristics and preferences, it can be solved. We can cook some dishes we like and love or get rid of the habit of eating in the way.

Of course, we can't just talk about saving. Thrift is also important. For example, in Nanchang, many commodities will engage in price or promotion activities on holidays. These cheaper goods can often impress us college students who are not deeply involved in market transactions. So we will buy and snap up. Maybe what you bought is really good and cheap, but do you understand how important it is in your life? For example, some students obviously already have a lot of clothes, but

Life in Qin Ying is frugal, so it's good to dress simply and neatly.

When many college students treat guests, they always order a lot of dishes and sprinkle a lot. As a result, these meals are too extravagant and wasteful. Why?

What I really want to say is that thrift is not out of date, and it is very necessary. It is believed that thrift can save a lot of resources and energy, and also save some money for parents and worry less, because they have given us everything, so we should cherish it.

It was the "frugality" advocated in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China that was related to the background of material shortage at that time. Now, with the development of the times, material has increasingly met people's living needs, and people can appropriately raise their requirements for material life. In other words, people can not only ask for an item, but also ask for it. The difference between generations is how to grasp such a degree. According to the survey of respondents, the later people are born, the more they pay attention to the enjoyment brought by consumption.

Some experts believe that the thrift concept of the older generation adapted to the conditions at that time, but it is quite different from the current social background. We should put forward a new concept of frugality-building a conservation-oriented society. Resource-saving society refers to the adoption of comprehensive legal, economic and administrative measures in the fields of production, circulation and consumption to improve the efficiency of resource utilization, obtain the maximum economic and social benefits with the least resource consumption, and ensure the sustainable development of economy and society.

In the interview, the reporter also found that the post-80s generation has accepted such a brand-new concept of thrift, and many people in this generation have learned to save energy consciously in their daily lives, which is a gratifying aspect of the "moonlight family" who "consume ahead".

The wind of thrift can rejuvenate the country, but the wind of luxury can only ruin the country.

Today, I saw a very spectacular scene in the street.

A burst of sadness and joy attracted the attention of pedestrians. Everyone turned to look at the side of the road, and boy, I saw cars with white flowers hanging on their heads, lined up end to end, with more than 30 cars. The car in front is a camera car, and someone behind is taking pictures of the team with a camera. The second car seems to be a hearse. I saw two people wearing long white jackets, one on each side of the car, holding mirrors on both sides of the door and moving slowly with the car. Then there are hearses, wreaths and the like, family members, and pure funerals. What a style!

This huge funeral lineup has aroused people's bursts of discussion, and people have speculated on the identity of the deceased before his death. Why can there be so many cars for his funeral? Some people say that he may be a good official. Otherwise, no one will pay attention to him if he dies. Some people say that he may be a very rich man, with a very wide relationship and a very good popularity.

Let's not discuss how prominent the deceased was before his death. I just want to pay attention to the luxury prevailing in society.

Now society seems to have entered a stage of great material richness. No matter ordinary people, businessmen or dignitaries, they always lavish on weddings and funerals and hold grand ceremonies. It seems that it is not enough to show its identity and status, and it is not enough to attract the attention of the world. What I mentioned at the beginning of this article is an example of a funeral ceremony that I personally saw. Some time ago, I also saw the news that a coal boss with a net worth of over 100 million in Shanxi married a woman and had a picture. The luxurious motorcade is shocking! In real life, whenever people have a wedding banquet and put on a sumptuous banquet, people can enjoy half at most, the other half can't be eaten, and finally they have to throw it out. It looks really a pity! Now the wind of extravagance and waste in society has penetrated into the whole society. It seems that people have forgotten how they got here decades ago.

Luxury comes from social officials and some people who get rich first. In order to show his identity, wealth and status, he spared no expense in weddings and funerals. They can not only show their status, but also bring themselves rich economic returns. An official's wedding or funeral is a good time to collect money. As long as the invitation or news comes out, people who take the opportunity to curry favor with the phoenix will gather. Some people who have been taken care of before and want to take the opportunity to repay will hopefully be promoted and reused in the future. Have all kinds of hearts. Since this is the mentality, the number of gifts is by no means unusual. The purpose of giving gifts is to attract the attention of leaders. Therefore, before giving gifts, the giver has to consider how much others give. You send less than others, so naturally it won't attract the attention of the leaders. Therefore, in terms of the number of gifts, the more the better. Some don't even need an invitation. After leading family members to be hospitalized again, some people with a heart will inquire through various channels in advance, and when they meet insiders, they will ask, "Are you dead?" . Because once you get the news, you can get the special attention of the leaders first. The weddings and funerals of big businessmen and tycoons are all courtesy, and those people usually make unusual friends. So giving gifts is beyond ordinary people's imagination. Therefore, leading cadres and big business tycoons only make money, not lose money.

This extravagant wind blows from the officialdom and the upper class to the people, which can do a lot of harm. Ordinary people, life can maintain a food and clothing, can not stand the slightest wind and waves. But when it comes to weddings and funerals, it seems to be bound by social atmosphere, and there is no way. You said it was a big deal, not that economic strength. It's no big deal. I seem to have no face, so I have to stick to it. Many ordinary people will be weakened by doing one thing, become heavily in debt, and have to scrimp and save for a long time to pay off their debts.

As an important day of a family, as a folk custom, weddings and funerals really deserve to be commemorated in a special way, but it is not only an extravagant way, but also other more meaningful commemorative ways. In the past, when a person passed away, relatives and friends got together to hold a memorial service, which was a great way to express their grief for the deceased.

It is an excellent tradition of the Chinese nation to build the country diligently and manage the family. For a long time in the past, society advocated self-reliance and hard work. But I don't know when thrift is regarded as out of date. When things go wrong, extravagance and waste are fashionable. I remember seeing a slogan in the 1980s, which reflected the change of people's concept of thrift. The content of the slogan is "I wish you can earn and spend." This slogan is prominently hung on the door of a shop. After nearly 30 years, the wind of extravagance and waste has invaded the bone marrow of society. People are no longer proud of thrift, but ashamed of it. People think that thrift is just a measure that people have to take during the period of material shortage. Now that the material is rich, you should enjoy it as long as you have money. There is nothing to waste.

Is frugality really out of date in this era? The answer is no. Although compared with the past, social material is relatively rich and people's wealth has increased, it is only relative. This richness and wealth are unbalanced. Some areas are rich in materials, while others are relatively tired. Some people are rich, and some people may be worried after eating this meal. The material supply in cities and urban areas near cities is relatively abundant, while the vast rural areas are relatively poor. Some remote rural areas even live in thatched cottages, and in some places many children are still worried about going to school. When you think of extravagance and waste, you should also think of them.

Some people will say, I have money, and I am wasting my money. Yes, you are wasting your own money. But waste is not only a waste of money, but also a waste of social labor in a sense. When you waste, you are trampling on the fruits of other people's labor. You can still buy things you waste with money. But the total wealth of society is reduced because of your waste.

Extravagance and waste will corrode people's souls, make people lose their fighting spirit, make people indulge in material enjoyment and forget the hardships of starting a business. Generally, those who are extravagant and don't feel bad, their wealth is easier to come by. He either acquired a fortune through corruption or other illegal means, or easily inherited a seemingly inexhaustible wealth from his parents. Can they not be extravagant in the face of such easy-to-obtain huge wealth? Is there any harm in wasting it? They are not only extravagant, but also pass this ethos on to future generations and society.

It is a sign that extravagance and waste have become social fashion and social atmosphere has begun to degenerate. It will undoubtedly poison the social atmosphere. When extravagance and waste become fashionable, people will only have a heart of comparison. You are extravagant, I am more extravagant than you, you are extravagant, I am more extravagant than you. Some people don't have the strength, and they will use illegal means to achieve their goals. If this goes on, the extravagant wind will erode people's hearts like a scourge.

Only a thrifty society will be full of vitality, progress and creativity. Only a thrifty society can continuously create more material wealth and spiritual wealth. In a society where extravagant winds prevail, people's entrepreneurial spirit and creative spirit are overwhelmed by extravagant winds. The whole society will become corrupt and stagnant.

People living in society always have to work and create constantly. The purpose of labor creation is to create more wealth and value for society. Diligence and thrift can reduce the cost of creating wealth and value. Maximize the value of wealth and cost created. And extravagance and waste can only increase the cost of creating wealth and reduce the wealth and value created by the whole society.

We should always remember that thrift can rejuvenate the country, while luxury can only ruin it. Any time, any place, any excuse, extravagance and waste are unreasonable. Diligence and thrift will never go out of fashion at any time. Thrift should be regarded as a virtue at all times and passed down from generation to generation. The establishment of this virtue should start with government agencies. We should start with everyone.

Is "thrift" out of date?

There is a saying in today's society that "frugality" is out of date. Is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation "diligence and thrift" really out of date? I don't think so.

China has always been known for "diligence and thrift" and "hard work". There is a good saying, "frugality is also * * *; This is a waste and a great evil. " It is shameful to cover up extravagance and waste with your generous appearance. Today, some of us absurdly put forward: "In today's era, society is developing, and the old ethos of' frugality' can't keep up with the pace of today's era."

Is that really the case? I don't deny that many capitalist countries have entered the era of high consumption. Since the reform and opening up, China society has also undergone earth-shaking changes. However, don't we understand the economic situation and social reality of our country? China is a developing country, which is in and will be in the primary stage of socialism for a long time. Obviously, there is still a big gap between China's economy and the world powers, what's more, the world powers also advocate economy and oppose extravagance and waste. Japan, for example, has a small area, a strong economy and a high standard of living, but the Japanese have cultivated a sense of "thrift" since childhood. At noon, students are not allowed to be picky eaters at school. They can only eat every grain in the bowl before adding meals. It is not difficult to see that the more economically powerful a country is, the more stingy it is. However, in real life, around us, how are our students "frugal"?

According to the survey, Chinese students waste school life very seriously, and some even "fight with buns"; For another example, in recent years, some western countries have experienced economic crisis, and capitalists, large and small, have tried every means to eliminate the economic crisis. However, at this time, someone in China said, "China has a vast territory and rich natural resources, so there is no need to be afraid of any economic crisis." Is that really the case? You know, China is the country with the largest population in the world, with a small per capita. In fact, it is a "small resource country". So, who are we to be extravagant? Why not talk about "frugality"?

Ancient celebrities in China said in "Zhu Jiaxun": "A porridge and a meal are hard to come by; Half a silk and half a wisp, it is difficult to save material resources. " Lu You, another poet, said: "Things in the world often become frugal and lost to extravagance." People who advocate high consumption, have you ever thought that people in some remote mountainous areas in China are still struggling for food and clothing, and parents of nearly 10 million students are rushing around to raise tuition fees for their children, and millions of students may drop out of school at any time because of poverty? As long as you live frugally, use your love and saved money to help those who are struggling on the food and clothing line and dedicate them to those students who can't afford tuition, you are their savior!

It can be seen that "thrift" is not only out of date, but we should also vigorously advocate it. We resolutely oppose those high-consumption practices that only care about our own enjoyment and ignore others, otherwise we will be "moths" and "black sheep" in society, and even the largest family business will be defeated by us. Students, let's be diligent and thrifty, study hard, start from the bits and pieces around us, and work hard to build a well-off society in an all-round way!