Picoblog Question – 2015 – Post #3
Is respect a one-way or a two-way street?
My two cents, but please share yours:
I believe it is a two-way street. Yes, the other person must behave in a manner that earns respect. But also, each of us must remove any arrogance within us. I start by viewing the other person as an expert in something I don’t know.
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Respect is a two way street, you have to give it to get it. I like the way you look at it, everyone is an expert in something you’re not.
By: sonshinegreene on January 20, 2015
at 7:02 pm
Thank you so much, Riley. Often when I meet someone new, their area of expertise doesn’t show. So I focus on figuring that out. It gets the relationship off to a good start. Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on January 20, 2015
at 7:07 pm
Definitely a two-way street, and most people react in a positive way to respectfulness. Not all, but most. 🙂
By: cjburright on January 20, 2015
at 11:59 pm
I totally agree that people will react positively, CJ. Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on January 22, 2015
at 8:31 pm
I agree with the two-way street concept except when the other person is a well-known figure. I respect many people who have never heard of me.
By: David N. Walker on January 21, 2015
at 6:28 pm
A fair point, David. Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on January 22, 2015
at 8:33 pm