Respect.

[Cry Wolf]

Personally, I think the "they need to earn it, *****" approach to respect is absolutely stupid. If Gordon Freeman himself approached you, holding in his hand a crowbar dripping with headcrab blood, you would respect THE SHIT out of him. And don't claim otherwise.

Has Gordon Freeman not earned it?

The "they need to earn it" response is only apart of the picture, even if the response is valid. If that is your prerogative, what does one need to do to earn respect? The idea those of higher class should have your respect derives from the idea that one who is of higher class has earned it, though in modern society that is hardly the case.

Me? I respect the following things:


- People who are truly selfless have my respect.
- People who do not discriminate between that which does not discern who a person's personality.
- People who are open minded.
- People who are kind.
- People who do as they say others should.
- People who are creative.
- People who are intelligent.

The list of course is longer, and perhaps it'd be just as useful to list that which I will openly disrespect. A person does not have to fufull all the points to earn respect, all of them are seperate.

 

[moretimethansense]

You don't respect the President? What about your principle or dean?

Personally, I think the "they need to earn it, *****" approach to respect is absolutely stupid. If Gordon Freeman himself approached you, holding in his hand a crowbar dripping with headcrab blood, you would respect THE SHIT out of him. And don't claim otherwise.

But he'd have earned it.

OT:
I also only respect those that I feel have earned it, though that doesn't mean I treat them rudely, I give them just as much courtasy as I would wan't in return.
Unless of course they've proved they don't even deserve that.

 

[Revolutionary]

Respect is nothing so tangible that I can quantify EverythingThat would make me respect someone, but I'd say as a rule of thumb, Do something That is beneficial or difficult and you're on the right track.

 

[Jellly]

You don't respect the President? What about your principle or dean?

Personally, I think the "they need to earn it, *****" approach to respect is absolutely stupid. If Gordon Freeman himself approached you, holding in his hand a crowbar dripping with headcrab blood, you would respect THE SHIT out of him. And don't claim otherwise.

But he'd have earned it.

OT:
I also only respect those that I feel have earned it, though that doesn't mean I treat them rudely, I give them just as much courtasy as I would wan't in return.
Unless of course they've proved they don't even deserve that.

How has the president earned my personal respect? Not trying to be aggressive, just wondering.

 

[Zhukov]

To put it as simply as I can, I respect people who have more power then me and people who are nice to me.

 

[EdwardOrchard]

Personally, I think the whole "Respect is earned," attitude is a little tired. Its like you're saying, "Go accomplish _______ feat, and THEN, you shall have my respect," As if your respect was actually worth anything. Some object of great value that people aspire to having.
Newsflash: Nobody cares what you think of them. If for some reason they do, then they probably aren't worthy of your respect in the first place.

Concerning respect, I like the line from Transporter: "Respect a man's car, and the man will respect you."
Its like saying, "Hey, we're cool, just don't fuck with my shit."

 

[Di'kut]

I'm an aggressive teenager who hates the world and shows no one respect.

 

[moretimethansense]

You don't respect the President? What about your principle or dean?

Personally, I think the "they need to earn it, *****" approach to respect is absolutely stupid. If Gordon Freeman himself approached you, holding in his hand a crowbar dripping with headcrab blood, you would respect THE SHIT out of him. And don't claim otherwise.

But he'd have earned it.

OT:
I also only respect those that I feel have earned it, though that doesn't mean I treat them rudely, I give them just as much courtasy as I would wan't in return.
Unless of course they've proved they don't even deserve that.

How has the president earned my personal respect? Not trying to be aggressive, just wondering.

I was refering to the nerd that just beat a zombie to death actually.

But for the sake of arguement, I (somewhat) repect Obama for trying to put through a NHS type system, though many of his other policies would put me off him somewhat I have to respect trying to get health care to those that can ill afford it.

 

[iamthe1]

I respect people who can stick a string up their sinus and pull it out their nostril. Seriously, that's my only criterion.

 

[Wondermint13]

Coffee and/or Sex = Instant respect from me!
I wish I could give a more deep or formal answer but when I think about.. Despite the fact I'm a distrusting and miserable sod, I am rather easy to please...

 

[Jellly]

To put it as simply as I can, I respect people who have more power then me and people who are nice to me.

What makes you decide if they have power? Sounds kind of like you believe they have power over you, so you let them?

You don't respect the President? What about your principle or dean?

Personally, I think the "they need to earn it, *****" approach to respect is absolutely stupid. If Gordon Freeman himself approached you, holding in his hand a crowbar dripping with headcrab blood, you would respect THE SHIT out of him. And don't claim otherwise.

But he'd have earned it.

OT:
I also only respect those that I feel have earned it, though that doesn't mean I treat them rudely, I give them just as much courtasy as I would wan't in return.
Unless of course they've proved they don't even deserve that.

How has the president earned my personal respect? Not trying to be aggressive, just wondering.

I was refering to the nerd that just beat a zombie to death actually.

But for the sake of arguement, I (somewhat) repect Obama for trying to put through a NHS type system, though many of his other policies would put me off him somewhat I have to respect trying to get health care to those that can ill afford it.

Never thought of it like that. I do respect him for that. Thank you for helping to widen my understanding a little more

 

[WalrusPowers]

You guys have a lot of valid points, but I just don't see it.

I guess here in Australia with all the Blinky-Bill and the Wiggles and what-not, we're taught by the media to just hand out our respect to everyone. Because in this country, almost everyone is a very nice person, but still hardy and respectful. Well, in the countryside at least.

 

[Nexus4]

I have to go with the 'Earn it' approach, for me it's dedication and integrity that wins my respect. As for those in higher class whom I 'have' to show respect to (president, queen, principal etc.) I lie. I also imagine a lot of people here do, we put on a persona when facing someone whom society deems 'important' that carries with it the illusion of respect. How many people here really give a flying shit about their leaders?

 

[Vault101]

Personally, I think the whole "Respect is earned," attitude is a little tired. Its like you're saying, "Go accomplish _______ feat, and THEN, you shall have my respect," As if your respect was actually worth anything. Some object of great value that people aspire to having.
Newsflash: Nobody cares what you think of them. If for some reason they do, then they probably aren't worthy of your respect in the first place.

Concerning respect, I like the line from Transporter: "Respect a man's car, and the man will respect you."
Its like saying, "Hey, we're cool, just don't fuck with my shit."

I think the Idea of "you have to earn my respect" is more "I have to have a reason to respect you" well thats the way I see it

in my case, its Hard to say....I can think of fictional charachters I respect

mostly Urdnot Wrex from Mass effect for some reason its just impossible NOT to respect that guy

as unlikeable and arrogant as Mr House from NV is I guess you have to have some respect for him for all his acheivments (though it didnt stop me from.....how did Cass put it? "Put a bomb in his ass tube to make him explode"...or somthign like that, I actually shot him in the head but that would have been amusing)

I dont respect ceisar though, even if he did build an empire from scratch

anyway I supose I can respect people for all kinds of reasons

 

[Nexus4]

Because in this country, almost everyone is a very nice person, but still hardy and respectful. Well, in the countryside at least.

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!
I thought you were being sarcastic up until that last sentence, guess thats what I get for living in a shitty suburb

 

[Vault101]

You guys have a lot of valid points, but I just don't see it.

I guess here in Australia with all the Blinky-Bill and the Wiggles and what-not, we're taught by the media to just hand out our respect to everyone. Because in this country, almost everyone is a very nice person, but still hardy and respectful. Well, in the countryside at least.

I certainly DO NOT respect certian AFL players (I actually dont care about AFL though) But I dont belive sports people are "heros" and any more deserving of my respect than anyone else

 

[GrizzlerBorno]

In this part of the world, there is an dated philosophy ingrained in the fabric of our society which dictates that you must respect your elders.

Hence.....I'm an outsider to my own society .

OT: I don't really know what makes me respect people. The only people I really "respect" are my father, a few old teachers and a friend of mine called Wali, all for VASTLY different reasons...

So, yeah, I guess I don't really have any specific criteria.

 

[SinisterGehe]

I respect those who's logic is not shaded by opinions, religion, politics or stupidity. I respect people who use logic as the way of life. That is why I do not respect almost anyone.

 

[thylasos]

I tend to think of respect as "not acting like a sanctimonious arrogant twat", and by that definition I respect practically everyone.

 

[Wintermoot]

a person that holds honor high (stuff like never shooting somebody in the back or fighting your own fights)