There are two things that are to way so far -and that is according to me- love and respect. I love the Bible verse that says do unto others as you would like them to do unto you. I mean it is that simple. If you don't want someone to do something to you do not do it to them hence if you want respect you got to give it and if you don't give it then definitely you shall not receive it.
Many a times, especially in the workplace people often tend to confuse fear with respect. Many "bosses" or seniors walk around thinking that they are feared while in the real sense they are not `RESPECTED but are FEARED. Such people if they meet their colleagues outside the workplace it is when they realize what happens at work is a sham. No respect whatsoever is accorded unto them.
You can be the who is who in this country but if you don't respect people and what they are then am sorry you just hold a title and no respect comes with a title it is often given to the holder of the title. It reminded me of a conversation I heard this morning between two children as they went to school. It was a boy and girl sharing the experiences they have had with a certain conductor. Clearly they did not like him especially how he talked to them or asked for the bus fare from the passengers. What was clear is they feared him but did not respect him they even had a nickname for him. That right there is a classic example of respect being two-way. If the conductor treated the passengers well probably the kids would respect him.
The same applies to all situations be it a parent and a child, a student and a teacher or a senior and a junior. Definitely if a boss disrespects me I do not see why I should waste my time respecting you. So moving on swiftly....
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