For those who know the difference between the 2?
2006-08-24 06:30:17 · 17 answers · asked by Musetta K 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Most people Don't know the difference between the two; reaction is based on instinct and feeling, response requires thought and consideration
2006-08-24 06:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When 9-11 happened everyone reacted, because it was such an overpowering tragedy! Many responded in various ways. The ones who lived in N.Y. City were the closest and could respond immediately. Those of us who were far away prayed, sent money, sent materials that were needed as well as services needed.
2006-08-24 06:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
React and Respond ARE equal
Definition: React
1. respond emotionally: to respond to something by showing the feelings or thoughts it arouses
Officials reacted with guarded optimism.
2. respond by taking action: to respond to something by taking action
The government reacted by sending in troops.
3. be in opposition: to act in opposition to somebody or something
children reacting against their parents
4. undergo physical response: to respond to the physical effects of something such as a medication or air pollution
Definition: Respond
1. transitive and intransitive verb provide answer: to say or write something in reply
2. intransitive verb react: to act or do something in reaction to something else
was unsure of how to respond to his moods
3. intransitive verb medicine have positive medical reaction: to react positively to medical treatment
noun (plural re·sponds)
Definition:
1. architecture pilaster or pillar supporting arch: a pilaster or pillar that supports an arch
2. christianity music choral part of anthem: the choral part in an anthem for priest and choir in a church service
[Mid-16th century. Via French < Latin respondere "promise in return" < spondere "to pledge"]
2006-08-24 06:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mental Masturbation!
2006-08-24 06:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both can be the same but i think react is a reflex action while respond might require some processing and thought.
2006-08-24 06:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by ash 7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the average IQ of the human race is only 100.
2006-08-24 06:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by wizard8100@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Responses necessitate reflection. Reflection requires thought. Thought is a difficult and arcane activity for most people.
2006-08-24 06:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both show different levels of tolerance. react is immediate reaction almostly without thinking where as respond is answer after thinking.
2006-08-24 06:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by sheema3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God.. is that the question or what?
I think it is because they work themselves up into a frenzy and think every question is a personal attack on them.
ever notice how the more reactionary the answer the more likely it will be picked as a best answer?
2006-08-24 06:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, also Ignorance, Ignorance,, Ignorance,
D.
2006-08-24 06:36:39 · answer #10 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋