2007-03-22 06:59:43 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's given after it is earned.
2007-03-22 07:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by joe s 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
There are two kinds of respect:
1. The kind that is given no matter what. Basic human respect which should be given to all human beings is this kind. It is the kind that allows everyone to have dignity and to be treated fairly. All people deserve this type of respect. This kind is the given kind.
2. The other kind of respect is that which is earned. A child can have basic human respect for their parents who gave them life, but if the parent(s) lacks character, kindness, love and/or good parenting, then they have not earned their child's respect. A teacher or a boss can be entitled to basic respect as a person of authority, yet will not earn the respect of their students/employees if they mistreat them.
I tell my kids that I am worthy of respect for the simple fact that I am their mother. After that, I do all I can to be the best parent I can be so that I am worthy of earning and keeping their respect.
2007-03-22 07:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We should treat others with respect, I think, until we are given a reason not to. The feeling of respect toward a person is something that is earned, but we shouldn't go around being hateful to one another.
2007-03-22 07:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A little of both. There should be a basic respect that is given to everyone. Then there are other levels of respect that people must earn. For example, police officers and firefighters earn a specific level of respect due to their jobs.
2007-03-22 07:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by jinxmchue001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respect has to be given in order for someone to earn it. If I assume that you must earn my respect, I'm also assuming that my respect is worth earning. It's not necessarily. There are some people whose respect I don't care to earn. It simply means nothing to me. So, I give you respect, and in turn you feel my respect is worth earning and, by choice, earn my respect. But it must be given first. Make sense?
2007-03-22 07:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by Godfather76 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earned.
2007-03-22 07:03:29 · answer #6 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion there is a basic level of respect that is given. Then respect can increase or decrease from there, depending on specifics. Of course something that might earn increased respect in my opinion might detract from respect in someone else's eyes.
2007-03-22 07:05:50 · answer #7 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a basic human respect you deserve up to and until you do not show it to others.
There is a higher level of respect that is only earned.
2007-03-22 07:04:58 · answer #8 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally it is earned with me. Professionally it is given in vain. I may not like my boss and I might think he does a half hearted job but I have to show him respect if I want to keep my job.
2007-03-22 07:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by millajovovichsboyfriend 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respect is most definitely earned, no two ways about it. Have you ever had a boss that you weren't fond of, or who's methods you didn't agree with? You respected the fact that they were your boss, in other words you respected their position, but you didn't necessarily respect the person themselves.
2007-03-22 07:04:23 · answer #10 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earned.
2007-03-22 07:03:23 · answer #11 · answered by Atheist Eye Candy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋