What is "work ethic"? Do you know?

I recently had someone post on Facebook that they were so glad their parents taught them good work ethics. I about laughed myself out of my chair.

So I ask, what does one consider a good work ethic?

1. Having a good attitude at work?
2. Being to work in a timely manner?
3. Being cordial to co-workers and customers?
4. Is it being honest?
5. Dependable?
6. Efficent?
7. Being humble?
8. Positive work habits?
9. Being a worker who takes action, rather then sit and wait to be told what to do?
10. Having teamwork?

Let's break it down:

• Having a good attitude isn't about being nice to every one, but about complaining about your job all the time! You have a job, be grateful; there are thousands of people out there that would love your job, so quit whining. You don't like the wages, move on! Again there are people out there that would give up their first born for your job. If you didn't know what you were getting into when you applied for the job, let me tell you, they are not going to change the job description just for you. So shut up or get lost!
• Making it to work on time every day seems to be a problem for some, but you know, not everyone's clock is set the same and it's true, hourly people only get paid from the top of the hour to, when they stop, so why come early? Salary people are paid salary so they can work more hours and not get more wages (and this was told to me by management). Then there are those people who are late 15 minutes every single day, but manage to leave exactly at 5 o'clock. I know their clock can't be that messed up! Be glad I'm not your boss!
• Being cordial to all those around you is not about looking in the mirror and smiling at that one person, but being kind to all that you come in contact with during your work hours. Sometimes it is difficult, even I have trouble with a couple of people, I think my 99% of the time being nice, is doing good. I hate to tell you, that while you are away from your desk and someone else is filling in for you, people coming in comment on how likeable the other person is compared to you. And it's just not about a few people, but most of the people.
• Being honest means being honest to yourself and everyone else. Why lie about things? If you are being dishonest, then you are effecting your job in more ways than your company would like. Just keep it real.
• Are you dependable? Really? Can your boss trust you enough, that you can be left in their place and not mess up the job entirely? Does your boss have confidence in you? Does his/her boss? Do your co-workers come to you for help? Think you know it all? Sorry honey, it's not the same. Dependable means that you can be a life support, that if things got gritty, people would be able to turn to you for help.
• Everyone like to think they are efficient. But playing on the computer all day does not count. You've been given a job to do and I can pretty much quarantee that it does not say in your job description to play hours a day on the computer. Being efficient means that you are able to find work around you, when there isn't anything demanding your attention. What else would make your job easier? What can you do to make that happen? Is there some way you can help out someone else in their job? Efficient=effective.
• Does anyone really know what being humble is all about? Not taking sole credit for a teamwork job? Apparently it means not to be proud. I like that. Not to be arrogant or assertive. I like that too.
• Positive work habits are about be productive to the companies benefit. Not screwing around doing Christmas cards at work or buying stuff on line at work.
• If you see something that can improve your work or a co-worker's job, take action, don't sit around and whine that no one else is going to do it.
• Teamwork is a big word for a great ending. Having teamwork makes life easier at work and home, because you won't be bring your work home with you. Being a team player is the best way to work with co-workers, without it, you will be pitting each other against one another.