Do you think that respect is given, or earned?
95935
Has to be earned... Your position could demand respect but only your character can EARN it !!
472854
well unless you have slaves yourself you don't owe me anything but the respect that i deserve as a man.many of our ancestors did things that don't make us proud but last time i checked i didn't have any warrants for stealing horses how bout you...
881353
You are being respected when others listen to your opinion whether they hold the same one as you or not, when other people consider your feelings and input before decisions are made, when people younger than you address you with civility and decency, when your children grow to be truly decent, self supporting people who raise your grandchildren the way you raised them and when you dont have to wonder if they respect you but know that do by thier actions and behavior toward you.
610546
That all depends, if you are starving, respect won't buy you food. Of course, respect is something you can not buy (well maybe from someone who's respect is worthless). Having the respect of someone who you don't respect is also kind of worthless. There is also the argument that having the respect of certain people will make it easier to have money. I would reduce it to the fact that respect and money are not mutually exclusive, and I doubt that you would have to choose ONE or the OTHER.
1174128
They exist and should be treated with decency and respect.
287129
It's all part of the human condition. So let us go forth and be ourselves and treat everyone as we want to be treated. A little respect goes a long way to advance our culture.
625028
If they did something to be thanked for, yes.
513829
I think that mutual respect and adoration for one another are very important.  I think that if you have those things, then all of the other things, like trust etc., will fall in to place.
5023
I respect the police at most of the places, ones where they have done or atleat have tried to do good work. \nBut mostly I have heard (ya , just heard) negative stories about how police man have used their position for undue favours. I would certainyl hate such a class. \n\nBut then, I think we need them, we depend on them. They mostly do a good job, or atleast their presence is a comfort to the common man.
802003
it would definitely depend on how you treated me...if you treated me with love and respect then i would do the same...quote: "treat others the way you want to be treated"\nthats what i stick by.
1031932
When I'm with a woman, I respect her and look into her eyes. If she turns away, I may check her out but not blatantly. There have been times later in the eveing when she doesn't want to be respected, and that just means all that respect paid off.
285419
Me.... I only respect the persons who respects me. \n\nWhy? Honestly i don't know.. its just me keeping it real...
401460
I'm not sure, do you mean elders or youth, because I think that there is a huge discrepancy depending on who you talked to, and who you are talking about.  There is a sense among many people that you should respect you elders, and there is a sense that people who are older can't understand what is happening today, especially the technology.  It seems to me that there is respect and disrespect on both sides, and somewhere in  the middle is the general feeling.... I'm not sure I'm answering your question, sorry!
720586
I agree with the way I was raised in that aspect and retain those morals and values. I have never and do not sleep around not so much for my reputation or scary STD, but because I respect myself and want to be respected as well.
1150324
Very important. If you want respect, you have to give it in return.
106559
Personally, i love and respect everyone as long as they return the favor. :)
755927
I belive that respect is the ultimate key to all.  How you are at night has nothing to do with what u do in the day.. but some people cant seperate those 2 things-