Respect is an attitude. It is an experience of honor, esteem, consideration, and caring.
Respect can be for oneself, for another person, for another being, and even for a valued inanimate object, such as a piece of art or a hand-made musical instrument.
Respect is paying thoughtful consideration to another person’s words, feelings, thoughts, ideas, wishes or needs.
Respect is a feeling as well as a behavior.
Respect is revering or honoring another person. When you respect someone, you not only appreciate them for their standing in society, you might place them in a position above you on a feeling level or in practice. As an example, if you respect your grandfather, you may allow him to be seated at the dinner table before you sit down as a sign of respect.
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