Do you believe in being kind and respectful to another person even though they are not towards you?

[Anonymous]

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Obviously, there is a limit.

For me though, I find that I am kind and respectful even when others aren’t towards me. I don’t do think because I’m trying to, rather, because it’s natural for me to do so. I’m not as angry, stressed, etc. I also think it’s the moral or right thing to do most of the time. Again, there is a limit. I think everyone can be kind & respectful to those who are the same way towards them. The real test is being kind & respectful when someone else is not.

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I think more practice in this will lead to people being happier in life, peaceful towards everyone, etc.

It will be healthier in nearly all metrics of health in my opinion.

Also, you never really know what someone is going through, what their life is like, or why they are rude to you that day.

This is coming from an Infantryman, who LOVES to compete and fight in combat sports.

[Not_Average]

Having been a sheriffs deputy, I learned a lot about the human struggle. Detaching the bad action from the person gave me a new perspective. People aren’t just rude and disrespectful for no reason. They’re usually broken inside. In the case of being in uniform, people take out aggression because they’re being forced to pay the consequence of their mistakes. If I’m arresting an ex con with drugs and this guy has a kid, and he knows he’s going back to prison… of course he’s going to yell at me and say nasty shit. It’s not a reflection of who I am at all. Rude people can easily be diffused with kindness and respect. Offer a little bit of empathy, and they’ll most likely react positively. If not, just ignore them. In one ear and out the other. Easier said than done though, especially if they spit on you lol.

[OlderAndWiser]

I maintain that not everyone is capable of being nice to others for various reasons and their lives are probably quite miserable in many ways. I pity them, and I try (but not always successful) not to engage in any hostilities they may direct at me.

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

I try to still be respectful.. Not because that person deserves respect.. More because why sink to their level..

[19magic]

I'd be polite but if their disrespect is towards my family then fuck no

[Asker]

Perhaps that is where I would draw the line as well.

[19magic]

Yeah, like me personally I'm a pushover been like that for as long as I can remember so you can say whatever you like about me and I don't really care bring my family into it or the way I'm raising my little girl and you've got hell on legs lol

[HollyK21]

I’ll just be cordial or ignore them completely, because I know that 9/10 their attitude towards me is unwarranted and it’s more about how they’re feeling, not me. But would I go out of my way to be nice? Nope, I don’t kiss any ass or lick any boots.

[Apulu_3]

Yes I am kind and respectful to others even if they aren't. If I do the same thing then what is the difference between me and that person. Also I feel really guilty if I pay them back or even become a bit rude to them.

[IAMNathanael]

Yes. I'd rather not give anyone a reason to disrespect me. If they have then at least my conscience is clear.

[noohair]

I try to be civilized and I don't get mad at people anymore, I pity their ignorance.
And I find humor in their stupidity.

[BillyBalls]

I will treat all people properly.

However, I do not associate with those who do not respect and treat others properly.

[OddBeMe]

Not really. More like ghosting fckers who don’t respect or treat me terribly. Don’t exasperate it.

[SmokinAces2000]

I won’t be kind and respectful but I’ll tell them off with class

[princeofromance]

No, I do not. Why treat them with respect, when they do not treat you with respect.

[nice-girl]

Respectful yes, kind no

[RiverUndertheSkY]

No, if you’re a dude then you’re a douche

[Smashingdoozy]

Nope. Reap what you sow

[rcljr]

I treat people exactly the way they treat me.

[Andres77]

At least make the effort.

[iWantToCry]

If I did... I dont virtue signal

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Yes.