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If someone is respectful towards you, how do they speak and behave?

We often take it for granted that we know what respect is, but often people have different personal or cultural ideas about how it is expressed.

What does it connote for you personally?

Dictionary says:

respect rɪˈspɛkt/
abstract noun
 
  1.  
    a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
     
    synonyms: esteem, regard, high regard, high opinion, acclaim, admiration, approbation, approval, appreciation, estimation, favour, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honour, praise, homage
    "the respect due to a great artist"
     
     
  2.  
    due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
     
    synonyms: due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference
    "he speaks to the old lady with respect"
     
     
verb
 
  1.  
    admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
     
    synonyms: esteem, admire, think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard, hold in (high) esteem, think much of, approve of, appreciate, cherish, value, set (great) store by, prize, treasure, look up to, pay homage to, venerate, revere, reverence, adulate, worship, idolize, put on a pedestal, lionize, hero-worship, honour, applaud, praise, favour
    "as a teacher he was highly respected for his industry and patience"
     
  2.  
    have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights).
     
    synonyms: show consideration for, show regard for, take into consideration, take into account, make allowances for, take cognizance of, observe, pay heed/attention to, 
    bear in mind, be mindful of, be heedful of, remember; 
    archaic - regard
     

Posted - September 13, 2018
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  • 2658
    Respect isn’t given It’s earned, respect yourself and people will respect you.



      September 13, 2018 11:31 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    "That's a Wrap!" 
    Close the curtains.
    I don't think it could have been said any better.
    Happy! Happy!
      September 13, 2018 11:45 PM MDT
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  • 2658

     

      September 14, 2018 9:06 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    Happy Days to you too!  I just got this Beans :) :)  Thank you!!!
      September 16, 2018 12:02 PM MDT
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  • 2658
    OK, its meant for everyday...
      September 16, 2018 12:09 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    Sending good vibes and happy thoughts to you... every day!!  
      September 16, 2018 12:23 PM MDT
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  • 2658
    I read you loud and clear. Take Care... This post was edited by Beans/SilentGeneration at September 16, 2018 1:26 PM MDT
      September 16, 2018 1:25 PM MDT
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  • 4624
    I had tended to think of it the other way round.
    That everyone deserves respect by virtue of being self-aware and capable of suffering:
    respect for their rights, feelings, boundaries and needs.
    I find if one treats others with respect, most people respond in kind.

    You make an interesting point, Beans - thank you.
    I think I can see what you mean...
    In self-respect, a person sets their boundaries clearly and does not allow others to mistreat them. 
    They also take responsibility for their emotions, words, actions and consequences.
    And that kind of maturity naturally attracts respect from others.


      September 19, 2018 12:51 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    theyre nice to nne
      September 14, 2018 3:36 PM MDT
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