“Respect is earned not given” Do you agree and why?

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ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

No matter what respect is given no matter who it is where it is in that moment whether it's a brand new person or an older person you give the respect that you want in return

It's not something that you don't do just because somebody else isn't doing you do it because that's who you are

If somebody can't give you respect then you know exactly who they are and you don't need to be around them

But for me respect is always giving until they show no respect back nothing needs to be said I just walk away

Still-alive · Accepted Answer

I agree however i always give the appearance of civility upon first meeting someone, and after a time if they continue to show they are a good person i will start respecting them. if they are a terrible person that will come out eventually even if they're trying to fake it. this helps me weed out the bad from the good.

Babygirl_S · Accepted Answer

The problem with these people is they usually DON’T respect anyone. They find excuses to be rude. Everyone deserves respect until they don’t. People shouldn’t have to earn it. Many of the racists actually think like that. They feel like they can have a crazy attitude but a non-white person has to have an exemplary conduct to be respected. I have come across many who called me a racist but they CANNOT provide any proof of it while they have clearly said racist things like Indians eat poop, India is a shithole etc.

mandyfire98 · Accepted Answer

Basic respect should be given at all times until you cause someone to lose it.

If not then what's to stop someone who doesn't know you from just disrespecting you right off the bat? Which happens all the time by the way. (Not ypu personally lol)

This person could then say "respect is earned and they haven't earned my respect yet"

nolabels · Answer

I'm of the opinion that respect is a given unless and until it is no longer deserved.

In other words, as long as someone is not an ass, they have my respect as a human being.

Someone demanding respect is one example of being an ass.

northerngal · Answer

Agree and disagree. Some respect is given. At first. Example... if Trump came to my house I would treat him with respect despite disliking his policies greatly. But he is an ex President of the USA so I will respect that position. However if during the visit he groped me as he is prone to do I would kick him out of my house even though he is an ex President. In this case his respect was not earned...

GOLDFISH_smile · Answer

Basic human respect as equals is always a given. Respect as an authority or in a specific specialized area as equal or superior is what needs to be earned.

Like I respect my coworker as human, obviously, but i dont respect her as an authority on medicine bc she's not a doctor. I do respect her as a fellow artist because we both enjoy and are good at some kind of art. Yknow?

RavVid · Answer

That is exactly so. If it is demanded, I think it is always refused. In the work place a boss can sort of demand it but his subordinates don't always have respect outside of his hearing.

In politics it is essential because you have to carry people with you. Clearly identifying problems and issues goes a long way towards that. Hopefully with some plausible solutions.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Absolutely!!! George Carlin (as always) said it best!

https://youtube. com/shorts/Xzvz3RAjDpk? si=YoIDuLMfqoWBGM85

"The truth is obedience and respect should not be automatic, they should be earned. They should be based on the parents' performance.

Parents' performance. All right? Some parents deserve respect, most of them don't. Period."

jshm2 · Answer

No. Respect doesn't mean shit, if you have to ask for it. Doesn't matter who is giving it.

Also, if you cannot recognise a respectable person, then you are not worth wasting time on.

Too many people think their respect means something. When in fact they should be ashamed, silent, and going about their work.

alice55 · Answer

I don't agree everyone should be given respect that's basic decency but it could be removed if the person proves they're worth it.

MisterWack · Answer

Agreed.  I treat everyone equal in my eyes, they need to earn my good faith through honesty & kindness & good character & and being good people above all else.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

I don't know I grew up to always respect my elders so I always usually do. Tho people my own age or younger I am cordial if they are with me but if they are rude I will be rude back..

lin123_ · Answer

I think everyone should be respected by default, that's the starting point. But respect can be lost. It can also be regained, but that takes a lot of work and consistency.

AviatorTom · Answer

Disagree. Respect is given to others until they lose it.

Shiprex · Answer

No respect should be the default. ADMIRATION on the other hand should be what is conflated here for respect. THAT's what should be earned.

genericname85 · Answer

i think there is a "base level" that should be provided untill it is apparent whether they deserve it or not. but other than that, i agree.

SolitarySolace · Answer

Agree, because those who do not deserve respect shouldn’t be receiving respect. They should earn it first. Just like how you don’t just blindly trust people.

Apple1996 · Answer

Nah if you are a good person then you'll have a general respect for everyone

strateguy632 · Answer

That depends.  Dignity is for anyone but yeh respect only if earn.

Anonymous · Answer

agree for the first part the second part is a big iffy if it's someone asking for more than they deserve or someone standing up for themselves

Intheclouds00 · Answer

There's a certain level of respect you give a stranger but once you get to know somebody the level of respect you give them is the level of respect they earn for better or for worse

Iron_Man · Answer

I don’t believe in that because you could have a young guy saying that to an older man that he doesn’t know well and who is he he to an older man that you have to earn his respect

loveslongnails · Answer

Not entirely true. There's a certain basic respect that everyone deserves, which I give without question. Anything beyond that requires trust.

Dargil · Answer

Mostly it is earned but there are times that the culture has pre-decided it. Respect for the offices of the King, President, Boss or Military Commander. Not the person, the authority of the office.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

That's EXACTLY what my parents taught my sisters and me and they couldn't have been more correct. Respect cannot be DEMANDED with words;it must be COMMANDED with character and deportment.

Anonymous · Answer

Most the time. Sometimes it has to be taken.

LC230 · Answer

Respect everyone, when they lose it then they gotta earn it back.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

I mean, that's how it SHOULD be, but in practice it's the opposite

Anonymous · Answer

No, I can respect some people who never earned it, but I still hope they will.

EmmaMary · Answer

Absolutely totally 100% correct.

SmileyLady · Answer

I agree with Apple.

imfreeze95 · Answer

I agree some people are absolute garbage.

CubaPirate · Answer

Absofuckinglutley 100%

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

100%. You give it to get it.

noohair · Answer

Corrent.

Rashmixoxo · Answer

Agree!

Chthou95 · Answer

I agree

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I agree 100%

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