Respect Your neighbors Have you ever had a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Well some people don’t understand what this is or how to do it. This hard to understand concept is respect. Many people don’t know how to show respect or even what it is. You should be a role model on how to show respect to others. Respect is something everybody should show. First of all, don’t you hate it when people talk and play on their phone during a movie that you just payed $8.00 for? The people that do this are not being respectful to the people around them and that includes you. They are disrespecting the people that work at the movie theater. Also, they are not respecting the movie theater rules. The rules are to turn off your phone, be quite, eat and drink quietly, and also to keep your feet on the floor under you. One example of this concept that always agitates people is when you’re on an airplane, and there is that little kid sitting behind you kicking the back of your chair. You wish the mother would tell the child to stop because you are trying to sleep and you have had a long and rough day. You know it bothers you but you don’t say or do anything. You want to tell them to stop but you say to yourself “no, the little one doesn’t know any better.” Furthermore, everyone knows about that little kid in the library running …show more content…
Also, It would make your life more easy going, fun, and safer. Next time you see your friend making a bad choice that is disrespectful help them and yourself by saying, “Hey, why are you doing “that”, shouldn’t “this” be what your doing?” The world would be much more fun and cleaner if we all thought about one another. By thinking of one another we could help make the world a better place for you and everyone else in the
In America’s society today there are many basic commandments that we must follow such as Southern hospitality. Young children use their manners when they are in the presence of their elders, men being gentlemen to women, don’t take another person’s life, uses common courtesy, listen to people that you look up to, and also the golden rule do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Why are the commandments so important in today’s society? Southern hospitality is helping people without asking for their kindness. For example being welcoming and having a pleasant spirit such as when people visit your home, helping the less fortunate at the homeless shelters.
This idea of respect is far different from the dictionary definition, but it is widely used to teach this complex concept. Why is this? I found my answer in Angela’s Ashes when analyzing the relationship between Frank McCourt and his father. A central theme in
Mind your Manners Over the course of the past four years I have witnessed an inexplicable and inexcusable lack of manners when eating among my friend group: Nicola nibbling her chocolate bar layer by layer; Emma peeling her grapes. Holly has been known to take the top bun off of her chicken burger and draw a picture with tomato ketchup. Though artistic, I would look away in embarrassment and disgust.
Respect is a word that has a lot of depth to it no matter what way you use it. The word by definition is kind of hard to pin down concretely because it is subjective, and it can be used in many different ways with many different meanings based on the usage. It is a word that everybody wants a piece of no matter how big or small the piece they get is. All definitions aside, the respect that most people want is the respect that is earned by the showing of honorable actions or personality characteristics. Be it dedication and sacrifices for one’s job or ones moral and ethical views and principles.
Having the responsibility respect should be giving all the time. Having respect to elders, having that kind of respect for them is a good thing to have. Because when it is time for them to go it is going to be really hard because that respect was not there as much as previously thought. And just plain having respect for everyone, does not mean if their being rude, or upset about something, that does not mean anyone should have to be rude to them back. I would rather show people a smile if they are being rude because well that is how I am, and
I want to be part of the SHS board of officers because not only do I take pride and jubilance from my spanish heritage and background, but I work arduously to be a salient member of anything I am a part of. I want to learn from others and gain more responsibility to ensure me a more auspicious future. I believe that by being in such an honorable society and as an officer, I can impact my peers as well as gain knowledge from others and their different cultures. As a current member of the Spanish Honor Society, I have already left a mark, by being published in the March edition of Albricias for a drawing. There have been a myriad of instances where I have displayed my leadership qualities.
In a world where it seems like everyone is talking at once, it is hard to get a word in on anything, especially if you are disagreeing with those with the loudest voices. Some people are lucky to be able to be able to speak at all while the others are scorned or physically harmed for opening their mouth. In cases where injustice is rampant, it is necessary to fight against those who have power in either numbers or in influence. Sue Monk Kidd’s The Invention of Wings, shows fighting for equality against generations of traditional discrimination is an arduous battle that requires action to combat, not passive wishing.
Treating everyone as equals can improve a person's day and begin to reform the society for newer generations. Everyone can remember a kid from school that people avoided and talked about behind their backs. Even if you are the one person to talk to them or compliment them, you can begin to change how people act towards each other. Personal biases and
To Respect or to be a Kiss Up “Treat others the way you want to be treated. ” We’ve all heard that overused phrase growing up. The same goes for me as well, and to me, respect has been a huge part of my culture and many other Asian cultures. Respect is the root of what makes people who they are today. It shows that you admire them, that you care for them, or possibly even fear them.
Respect is a big part of our lives still. Although the presence of many of the virtuous Native American values is very meager today, this one still exists as a miniscule glimmer across our lives. One must have respect for others to first have respect for themselves. You make a choice of how people will see you: as a incorrigible person, or as a respectful person. People will usually treat you accordingly.
Showing respect is an undoubtedly basic law of life. You should give special respect to your elders, teachers, parents, and people who are especially trying to help you, in any way. When you are in
However, it is easy enough to respect others even if two people do not get along. I think a small responsibility to America that makes a big difference is to respect others in their opinions, beliefs, and ways of life. There are so many different people and without respect, no one would get along and there would always be conflict. It is always better to hear others out and go on living with integrity. Respect is not only given to our neighbors but especially to those who serve and have served.
Although, in today 's society disrespect is more common that is not the case for everyone. Respect is something that people have or they do not; it is mainly taught
Growing up youth constantly hear is to always respect parents and strangers, but what do you when they don’t respect you? What is an acceptable act an extreme
In school, if I treat a teacher with respect, they might favor bumping your grade up from a high B+ to an A-. When I make friends, I have to be respectful as well. If I act rude and condescending, then no one would want to be my friend. As humans, we are heavily social animals and our level of success in our lives depend on how well we can work with others. Having respect is a major aspect of this social interaction, making it very important.