What is respect? When we respect people and values, what does that really mean? What is disrespect? Is lack of respect equivalent to disrespect? How are they different?
Is respect becoming less common? Can this be said for self-respect and respect for other people and even respect for principles? Why?
Is disrespect the norm now? Is it commonplace for people to personally attack those who disagree with them? Is listening and seeking common ground becoming even rarer?
Do we still value credibility? Do we want to be seen as credible and valued for our authenticity? Do we seek credibility in our relationships? Do we value it in our leaders? Is credibility required to gain respect?
Does respect start with self-respect? Does the ability to respect others require respecting ourselves first?
“The respect you give others is a dramatic reflection of the respect you give yourself.”–Robin S. Sharma
Why is a demand for respect not effective? How does one instead, command respect? How is that done? What is the difference between demand and command?
Do you command respect in your dealings with others? Do your respect yourself? How do you do that? What is most significant about your respect for yourself? How does it impact your respect for others and their respect for you? Have you always had high self-respect, or have you developed it over time?
What do the young need to learn about self-respect? Please share your thoughts.
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