The whole “get respect to give respect” rule does not work. If everyone only gave respect once they got respect, we would be nowhere and there would be no respect in this world. I believe you should give everyone respect no matter what you think of that person. If people don’t respect you, too bad. Don’t worry about it. At the end of the day, no one’s opinion but your own and God‘s, if you believe in him, matters. If people don’t respect you and they spread rumors about you and make your life miserable, oh well. It’s not only positive situations that make you stronger. After you get through those rumors and look past them, you will be such a strong person and should feel so good about yourself. You are going to come across people in life who will look at you and automatically disrespect you. Don’t be like them and disrespect them back. Give them respect, be nice to them, and maybe you’ll change their mind. I believe disrespect gets you nowhere.
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i agree with you! wow! i wish more people thought the way you do, the world would be a much nicer place.
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respect occupies every minitue
I agree that it is more important to show respect than to receive respect.
By showing respect, I contribute to the courtesy and consideration for others that is essential for social cohesiveness and compromise. I acknowledge the importance of other individuals and reduce my own sense of self-importance.
I can make others feel better about themselves while also making myself feel better, because I know I am behaving as civilly as possible and not leaving myself open to criticism about my behavior. I know that I using the best tactics to accomplish my goals.
When I show respect, I am the active agent of the behavior. When I receive respect -- even when I hope that respect is justified -- I am merely the passive recipient of other people's courtesy, consideration, and commendation.
As I strive to be a Christian and gentleman, I will be kind and polite to all. However, one must earn my respect.
