Question

Julia and her musician friends were competing in the school talent show. Julia wanted her band to win the "most talented" award, so she started talking to everyone in the hallway. She asked friends and strangers alike to vote for her. Julia told people that she was glad they were such good friends, even if she didn't know the person. She hoped to persuade people to vote for her and the band. Are Julia's actions altruistic?

Answer 1

Answer:

No

Explanation:

The word altruistic means selfless behaviour or unselfish concern for the benefits of others.

It is mentioned in the question that though Julia does not know some of the audiences personally, she is insisting everybody to vote for her and her band to win the talent show. She is trying to persuade everybody both her friends and strangers to help her win by voting for her band. This is truly a selfish and self centered act.

Thus, Julia's actions is not altruistic but self centered.

Answer 2

No, because she is hoping people vote for her.