Would you rather be respected or liked?

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Respected

Liked

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Answer 1

Bobsyoruncle

Xper 5

Out there in the Jungle you ALWAYS want to go with ‘Feared’, but I had to settle for the somewhat wimpier ‘Respected’ in this poll.

‘Liked’ isn’t worth a shit out there. You can’t even trade ‘Liked’ for a cup of coffee until you sweeten the deal with a couple of Yankee Dollars.

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Answer 2

SkyCastle90 | 53 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Xper 5

Liked for the person I am.

To be respected, they got to like you first. The problem is not enough people are critical thinkers, so you have mass amount of folks respecting others, not because they have respectable qualities, but purely because they're entertaining in some way. If you're just kind, smart, loving, etc; most people don't find value in those qualities until they need it, otherwise you're just boring/overlooked for not having some flair or sass.

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Hal2002

7 mo
You do not have to like someone, to respect them.

Answer 3

Hal2002

You do not have to like someone, to respect them.

Answer 4

SEL195

Xper 4

Most people don't like me because I am honest, intelligent and an 8 on a good day. So respect is way better than being liked. I honestly don't care what anyone besides my house hold family thinks of me anyway. So love me or hate me. But I would never waste a second of thought on unimportant people.

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Djaay

7 mo
So if you honestly don't care what anyone besides household family thinks of you anyway... then why should I actually respect you knowing all the above?
YesICan

7 mo
It's the arrogance that pushes people off from you not your "intelligence" or honesty. I'm pretty sure you're one of those who is honest in a disrespectful manner (Yes, you can still be honest with people and polite at the same time but I doubt you give a damn how anyone around you feels).

" and an 8 on a good day." Trust me, most people don't get jealous just cause you're "pretty". What you're doing is coping, you're telling yourself that you're getting pushed away from people cause of your positive traits, which is not true.

"But I would never waste a second of thought on unimportant people."
Ah yes, you're above and anyone who doesn't see that or dislikes you is unimportant and less then... You have to command respect to be able to get it, it's not other people's fault that you have a detestable character.

Answer 5

Djaay

So if you honestly don't care what anyone besides household family thinks of you anyway... then why should I actually respect you knowing all the above?

Answer 6

YesICan

It's the arrogance that pushes people off from you not your "intelligence" or honesty. I'm pretty sure you're one of those who is honest in a disrespectful manner (Yes, you can still be honest with people and polite at the same time but I doubt you give a damn how anyone around you feels).

" and an 8 on a good day." Trust me, most people don't get jealous just cause you're "pretty". What you're doing is coping, you're telling yourself that you're getting pushed away from people cause of your positive traits, which is not true.

"But I would never waste a second of thought on unimportant people."
Ah yes, you're above and anyone who doesn't see that or dislikes you is unimportant and less then... You have to command respect to be able to get it, it's not other people's fault that you have a detestable character.

Answer 7

Hal2002 | 160 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Yoda

It better to be respected than liked, I am not liked by a few of my coworkers because when they work with me I make them work. But they respect me and work when they are with me, and not screw around with me the way they do with others that they work with.

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SkyCastle90

7 mo
They fear you, but at least you're getting results.
Hal2002

7 mo
No, they respect me and will come to me for help and or when they need to learn parts of the job. They would not do that, if they feared me.

Answer 8

SkyCastle90

They fear you, but at least you're getting results.

Answer 9

Hal2002

No, they respect me and will come to me for help and or when they need to learn parts of the job. They would not do that, if they feared me.

Answer 10

SteveSmith1985 | 347 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Influencer

Respect. For sure.

Anybody is free to dislike me. Nobody is free to treat me with a lack of basic respect.

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Answer 11

FreyaRed | 215 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Yoda

Liked
If people like you they respect you. There is other type of respect that is rather fear, people who enjoy this kind of respect aren't liked by others.

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Answer 12

legalboxers

Master

I dont give a fuck about being liked. People make rumors and accusations. All false information because they are asshurt. I dont give a fuck if you dont like me, but my opinions are fact based.. Albeit not from you mouth pieces or sources which are more flawed and holes than a colander

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3 People

Answer 13

ChrisMaster69 | 1.1K opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Master

Being liked.

i respect a lot of people but don’t like them.

with my friends I like them and respect as people.

to me being liked is far better than respected.

As a boss yes I want to be respected, however at a personal level being liked is far better.

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1 Person

Answer 14

ShadezMcgee | 341 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Guru

Respected without a doubt. Likes come and go with everyone in daily life with what they say and do. Respect is more credible than a like in the moment.

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2 People

Answer 15

White_Widow | 172 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Yoda

Definitely respected. Respect is earned. You can like or dislike anyone, but respect is a whole different matter.

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Djaay

7 mo
And how would I earn your respect? And if I'm not yet respected back from you yet , am I sopossably going to be disrespected till I'm respected by you IF?
White_Widow

7 mo
It starts fairly simple, treat me with respect and I'll treat you with respect. Treat me like an idiot and I'll treat you like an idiot 😉
Djaay

7 mo
That sounds like just a mutually agreement... not respect. Also sounds as if the buck only starts with you first?
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White_Widow

7 mo
How's that? You started the conversation, trying to push me in a corner, is that a sign of respect? And you expect that by approaching me like that earns you my respect?

Treat others like you yourself want to be treated.

You approach me, the way you choose to do so, is the way you can expect a response from me back. It's really quite simple.

If I where to approach you, I'd approach you in a way I'd want you to approach me. And with all due respect, but without sounding condescending at first contact.

And because you do sound fairly condescending in your replies from the start... I don't feel the need to be overly nice back. Catch my drift?
Djaay

7 mo
Now you see... Respect isn't earned. Your asking me to grant respect to you in the first place before all or you feel you won't reply according to how your forcing me to approach and to expect a reply back from you. Now because of your expectation now I'm so called condescending.
White_Widow

7 mo
I'm not forcing you to do anything. I'm just saying that action has reaction. Which ever way it goes starts with yourself. Lol
Djaay

7 mo
Depending on your belief. Generally in the culture im in , I just extend my respect and trust towards an in dividual then see what they teach me quickly about they're selfs.

Answer 16

Djaay

And how would I earn your respect? And if I'm not yet respected back from you yet , am I sopossably going to be disrespected till I'm respected by you IF?

Answer 17

White_Widow

It starts fairly simple, treat me with respect and I'll treat you with respect. Treat me like an idiot and I'll treat you like an idiot 😉

Answer 18

Djaay

That sounds like just a mutually agreement... not respect. Also sounds as if the buck only starts with you first?

Answer 19

White_Widow

How's that? You started the conversation, trying to push me in a corner, is that a sign of respect? And you expect that by approaching me like that earns you my respect?

Treat others like you yourself want to be treated.

You approach me, the way you choose to do so, is the way you can expect a response from me back. It's really quite simple.

If I where to approach you, I'd approach you in a way I'd want you to approach me. And with all due respect, but without sounding condescending at first contact.

And because you do sound fairly condescending in your replies from the start... I don't feel the need to be overly nice back. Catch my drift?

Answer 20

Djaay

Now you see... Respect isn't earned. Your asking me to grant respect to you in the first place before all or you feel you won't reply according to how your forcing me to approach and to expect a reply back from you. Now because of your expectation now I'm so called condescending.

Answer 21

White_Widow

I'm not forcing you to do anything. I'm just saying that action has reaction. Which ever way it goes starts with yourself. Lol

Answer 22

Djaay

Depending on your belief. Generally in the culture im in , I just extend my respect and trust towards an in dividual then see what they teach me quickly about they're selfs.

Answer 23

AviatorTom | 459 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Guru

I prefer to be RESPECTED. It means I'm doing something worthwhile with my life.

I've been fortunate... more people respect me than like me... I'm okay with that.

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Answer 24

The_Shadow_Dweller | 73 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Xper 6

I would rather be liked because when you are respected, you are also liked, and the combination of two can put a pressure on you. Hence I would prefer only liked.

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Answer 25

t-8900 | 517 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Yoda

Respected. I've seen people that were liked lose out because they weren't respected. Weather for a job or a girlfriend, or w/e

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Answer 26

Gwenhwyfar

Master

Respected in the professional world, liked by friends and potential romantic interests (although I also want my dates to respect me too)

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Answer 27

genericname85 | 4.2K opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Master

you can be both liked or respected for the wrong reason.

i mean people "respected" hitler right?

and people like spongebob, cause he's adorably stupid.

i want neither.

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Answer 28

TheSpaceGnome | 531 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Yoda

Both.
And yes, I read your rule, but I don't care, still both.
But also neither, because I only really care about getting that from certain people.

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Answer 29

Manuel4898

Xper 2

Being liked I think goes a long way and it may be even more useful than being respected.

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2 People

Answer 30

NetSapien

Xper 6

Respected.. I'm not hung up on if I'm liked or not.

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Answer 31

Account | 1.7K opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Master

Respected. They can dislike me all they want. It is alright.

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Answer 32

Phoenix98 | 4.4K opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Master

You can't please everyone so don't even bother it's a wasted effort.

It's better to be respected there are more perks and uses for it.

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Answer 33

Anonymous

Respected!

There's no liking without respect. No peoper relationship without respect.. how can I ask for anything at all if I am not respected.

Like is not necessary, respect is.

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Answer 34

wankiam | 1.4K opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Master

in most cases i prefer respect but there are exceptions

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Answer 35

TexasRed95 | 80 opinions shared on Relationships topic.

Xper 6

I have been disliked by people before since I don't hold back the truth or my concerns in most matters. Many consider me rude because of it. I really don't care if they dislike me though.

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Answer 36

Anonymous

I have my circle and those are the only opinions that matter to me. Because they're the only ones who know me well enough to judge me.

Respect is not earned. It's taken!
love, hate, respect, or disrespect, I will vanquish you all the same.

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