06-14-2016, 08:59 AM
(06-13-2016, 11:50 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I think this is one for the semantics police. I don't automatically respect anyone I meet. This is not to say I don't not extend to them ever courtesy and treat them with the decency required of any human being. Perhaps people would refer to this as "Treating with respect".
I will say there are things that will automatically make me respect you. One of those is nothing more than being my elder. Others may include wearing your work uniform, I see you performing an act of humanity/charity, ect...
I just don't look at a dude walking down the street and say "I respect that guy". I will treat him with respect until he shows me he is not worthy of it or I will respect him once he earns it.
I get what you are saying, the difference between treating someone with respect and actually respecting them. I'm not going to get into the semantics (though I could ) but I understand the differentiation you are making here.
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