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by newsunshine at 2/10/2009 8:42:44 PM
Respect means to be mindful, to pay attention, to show consideration, to avoid intruding upon and to avoid violating.
Respect means showing regard and appreciation for the worth of someone or something.
Respect means a lot of different things. On a practical level it seems to include taking someone's feelings, needs, thoughts, ideas, wishes and preferences into consideration. We might also say it means taking all of these seriously and giving them worth and value. In fact, giving someone respect seems similar to valuing them and their thoughts, feelings, etc. It also seems to include acknowledging them, listening to them, being truthful with them, and accepting their individuality and morals. Respect is not trying to change someone or push your own values and beliefs upon them for there is no need to change anyone.
Respect can be shown through behavior and it can also be felt. We can act in ways which are considered respectful, yet we can also feel respect for someone and feel respected by someone. Because it is possible to act in ways that do not reflect how we really feel, the feeling of respect is more important than the behavior without the feeling. When the feeling is there, the behavior will naturally follow.
Respect means ..when you be honest with others and before that you must be honest with your self...
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