Why do you think YOU deserve respect, When you don't give respect in first place? Do you think you are special?

by Huki68 Posted 2011/02/17 21:43:26

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Lily Blooms Eternal 2011/02/18 07:20:21

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Respect in the form of basic human decency, should be given to all up front. Respect for other people's rights and feelings, stuff like that. Anything beyond that needs to be earned.

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Phyl *In God i Trust* 2011/02/18 02:00:48

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I respect you .You respect me..

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blissful 2011/02/17 22:52:18

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Who would think in such a-way? I guess only the ones that really do have special Retardetion flowing around in their heads.. Lol-lol!!

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Dave Sawyer ♥ Child of God ♥ 2011/02/17 22:26:42

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Yes. I am special.
But then, so is everybody else.

God's eye is on the sparrow.
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing?
and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
- Matthew 10:29-31

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Cuppacake 2011/02/17 22:04:44

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well i do respect people but some just dont care

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Angelique ~ Pfffft! ;)~ 2011/02/17 21:57:46

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Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

"If one doesn't respect oneself one can have neither love nor respect for others." ~ Ayn Rand

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SA 2011/02/17 21:56:51

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I don't deserve it, if I don't give it.

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finalflicker 2011/02/17 21:49:51

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what sane one said....if havent earned it you dont deserve any..and if you cant recognize who has earned it...you never will earn any for yourself....

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wpsark_BN_0 2011/02/17 21:48:52 (edited)

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From what I've seen, the people demanding respect are usually the one's that don't deserve it..

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Angeliq... to wpsark_... 2011/02/17 21:58:44

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One must first have self respect in order to respect anybody else.

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The Sane One 2011/02/17 21:46:17

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Respect is EARNED, not given.

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User Deactivated 2011/02/17 21:45:47

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I deserve respect, simply for the fact, I DO provide it to others. However, I do believe there are certain times, when you don't know someone, that their position demands respect either way, such as when in a court room addressing a judge. Once you are disrespectful though, you shouldn't be so ignorant as to believe you're entitled to respect.

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DFM302 to User De... 2011/02/17 21:48:11

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If you provide it to others, you have earned it.

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User De... to DFM302 2011/02/17 21:51:55

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True enough, but I think at times, it doesn't necessarily have to be 'earned' so long as the other person isn't rude and disrespectful, respect should be an expectation in some cases(in my opinion)

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DFM302 to User De... 2011/02/17 21:54:14

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Respect is always earned not just given. I understand what you are saying when it should be an expectation in some cases. For some professions, it should be shown simply because of the profession. However, someone in that profession has earned the respect they should be given simply by reaching that level. Earning it doesn't necessarily mean they have ever come into contact with the person from which it should be shown.

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User De... to DFM302 2011/02/17 21:55:15 (edited)

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Never thought of it that way. Good point. I was thinking more on an individual and personal basis.

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DFM302 to User De... 2011/02/17 22:01:49

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I'll use police as an example. Unless proven otherwise, and there are bad police officer just like there are bad in any profession, I feel they have earned respect simply because they put their life on the line. Even the ones I have never met.

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