I have met people who say that they respect everyone, but I say respect has to be earned. What's your opinion?

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Simslover92 · Accepted Answer

I think you should treat people how you would want to be treated. Like on my question you came off very harsh and to be honest quite rude and hurtful. There is a way to say things to people without being mean. I know I ask a lot of questions on this guy, but it's because I am new to the dating world. That doesn't make me not dating material. I was in a relationship with a guy for over a year but it didn't work out because I didn't fix my issues that I have now started to fix through therapy. You don't earn respect, you give it because that's the Godly way.

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

@sage2021  My sentiments entirely.

RavVid · Accepted Answer

I think the word people mean is respectful rather than respect. The two have different meanings. Respectful is treating people with courtesies.

Respect is an emotion you may feel for someone who is better at something than you are to a significant degree.

I would be respectful to everyone even if they are clearly a nong but there are few I respect.

This is another feminism issue because they wanted to put a power dynamic into being courteous. I would only respect a woman if she was better at something than I am.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

Yes, respect needs to be earned and once it is gone it takes a long time to get it back.

NathanDavis · Answer

I do respect everyone by default... just a fairly decent amount of respect, because that's what a decent person does more or less can be "earned" or "lost" depending on specific circumstances

Anonymous · Answer

I see it kind of like starting a new RPG. Everyone begins with a default level of respect—call it your "baseline rep." It's like when you meet a new NPC: they’re not hostile, but they’re not handing you legendary gear either. As you interact, your actions either build that rep up—unlocking trust, perks, and deeper connections—or tank it with bad choices. So yeah, I think respect should start at a neutral level, but to gain real, meaningful respect? You’ve got to earn those XP points through how you play the game.

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MrOracle · Answer

There is a base level of respect that all people should be given until they prove to not be worthy of it. I'm sure you want other people to treat you with a basic level of respect too.

Anything above that base level needs to be earned, yes. But the basic level of respect is what keeps a polite society.

Booboolove69 · Answer

I agree ☝️ respect must be earned  Trust, as well 😇

wynn-ing · Answer

I think everyone should be started off with a baseline level of respect. Then they can either work towards earning more and passing a threshold where you reach a different level of respect with them or they can go the other way and be worse off.

KBird · Answer

I dont know if its the culture I've been brought up in (Im Canadian), but I tend to respect others until they give me a reason not to. I was taught to treat others with respect.

And even if they are disrespectful, I will respectfully remove myself from the situation. I also think, if the other person wasn't respectful, and I was, at least I was the bigger person.

FreyaRed · Answer

Because people who respect everyone confuse respect with being polite.
Respect means avoiding violating someone's red lines. This doesn't apply to a person someone is just polite with, it's ideally mutual but if one side start to be rude it's usually over.
The other extreme is people who confuse fear with respect.

lightbulb27 · Answer

Its differing concepts sonyes and know. I approach someone emotionally as i would to their inner child… with respect for thrm as a human being. That means theyve been run through the ringer. At least i try… i fail sometimes in my non wisdom times.
But hand them the keys to the kingdom of trust is a bad idea.

Shiprex · Answer

Basic respect is expected from everyone, adoration admiration or idolatry is something else that one can earn.

Treat everyone with the respect you would want them to treat you that's earned by the nature of being human if you like but for most that doesn't pass on beyond humans as animals aren't generally treated with respect.

petitedollbabee · Answer

I have a baseline level of respect for everyone until they prove that they’re not worth respecting.

WonderingManII · Answer

I think there is different kinds of respect.

serious · Answer

Well, yes you are right. However, when people say they respect everyone that just means that they have just basic level of respect for everyone. Respect as a human being.

allan997 · Answer

Yes it has to be earned for sure, I treat strangers and new people I meet just neutral not rude but neither very welcoming, and depends on the people you are I treat you, if you are rude I will be rude to you and if you are cool I’m gonna be cool with you.

Caroline91 · Answer

I start by assuming everyone is deserving of respect. Then if someone shows me they aren't deserving of my respect, I adjust my attitude towards them accordingly.

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

From me, everybody gets a base level of respect and decency. And that goes up or down depending on their behavior etc.

Cormac995 · Answer

My policy is repsect everyone until they give you a reason not to respect them. Once they do all bets are off.

MongozDish · Answer

Respect should be given by default. But if, over time, someone proves they don't deserve it, then it shouldn’t be expected or mandatory anymore.

fish5505_87 · Answer

There are different types of respect. There is basic respect that you are a human being like me. I will never meet you probably, but I respect your opinion here on this platform. I may not agree with it, but you have the right to it.

bddddd · Answer

Yes and no. I think you will have a happier life if you respect people on spec, but of course are willing to update your views as more information emerges.

Valdemort · Answer

Respect is given, until their actions prove otherwise.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Respect should be always earned, never given.

Kelly6 · Answer

@sage2021 there are 2 type of respects that people are talking abot. only one of them require to be earned

MFlint · Answer

Maybe I'm odd, but I always give respect upfront and that respect remains until they do something to lose it.

ABC1x1x · Answer

Respect is priceless and can never be earned. Take what you can amd leave nothing behind. Leftovers come to those who wait.

Mrtcn01 · Answer

no it is not award it has to be for everyone.. power can be gained respect has to be from born..

LiamJHayden · Answer

I respect people till given a reason not to do so.

Ariesman81 · Answer

Everyone starts at a 5. Time usually tells if they go to a 1 or a 10.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

I agree with you. No everybody is worthy of respect.

Akashrangwani1997 · Answer

If you are giving respect to someone without knowing them then it is not called respect but good behavior

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on the person, some people I respect instantly, for others I need more time.

Anonymous · Answer

I respect everyone , until they give me a reason not to

douride2 · Answer

Respect has to be earned.

Anonymous · Answer

Everyone gets basic human respect

Eempriyanka · Answer

True. Respect is earned, not given!

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