Every society has some definite rules of conduct for its members in order that there may be peace and harmony among them. Some of these rules are laid down as written laws and there are many unwritten rules which are no less binding on every member of the society. Peace and happiness of the society depend a good deal upon the proper observance of these rules too. A good citizen takes as much care about these unwritten rules of conduct as about the written laws.
Unfortunately, many in our country are careless about the former. We often throw orange and banana peels about in the street on which somebody may slip and break his bone. We also spit and throw things from above on the streets below. This makes the streets dirty and the things may fall on the persons passing along. We waste water by leaving the taps open. We see people standing at the entrance of trams and buses even when there is room inside. They do not care the least about the inconvenience it causes to persons getting down or getting in. We also have bitter experiences about the use of loudspeakers without any thought of the sufferings of people nearby.
All these common experiences show that we are lacking in civic sense. A good citizen not only avoids breaking the rules himself but also sees to it that they are not broken by others. We expect society to give us peace and happiness. However society cannot do much unless we help it to help us. So whenever we see a person doing any wrong, it is our duty to try to correct him. We should also help the authorities in maintaining law and order and peace for the general happiness of all.