You missed my point, achievers generally don't demand respect from people just because of who they are.So do not respect achievers, because they only got anywhere not by hard work, but by kissing ass........ got it.........
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"In order to earn respect you must show it."
I respect anyone who respects me. Doesn't matter what their profession is or whatever.
I'd also like to add: Why aren't engineers on everyone's lists of respected professions? Along with teachers, doctors, etc., we make modern life worth living. What would you do without computers, or your cell phones, or television? Without engineers, we'd be back in the days of the caveman.
I wish the general public would respect engineers and hold them in high regard, rather than push them off to the side as a group of little nerds
I respect anyone who respects me. Doesn't matter what their profession is or whatever.
I'd also like to add: Why aren't engineers on everyone's lists of respected professions? Along with teachers, doctors, etc., we make modern life worth living. What would you do without computers, or your cell phones, or television? Without engineers, we'd be back in the days of the caveman.
I wish the general public would respect engineers and hold them in high regard, rather than push them off to the side as a group of little nerds
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I respect certain professions because of the choice made to proceed down a difficult path and the personal sacrifices made to finish that path. However, ultimate respect must be earned.
I have a default level of respect for teachers, doctors, military and such. But that default level is fairly low...actions are what ultimately earn anyone's respect. Anyone who is clearly selfless in their pursuit of bettering society gets much respect from me.
I have a default level of respect for teachers, doctors, military and such. But that default level is fairly low...actions are what ultimately earn anyone's respect. Anyone who is clearly selfless in their pursuit of bettering society gets much respect from me.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular
QFT! I take it you're an engineer... what do you do (Civ, Electrical, Mech, etc)?mtb0minime wrote:
I'd also like to add: Why aren't engineers on everyone's lists of respected professions? Along with teachers, doctors, etc., we make modern life worth living. What would you do without computers, or your cell phones, or television? Without engineers, we'd be back in the days of the caveman.
I wish the general public would respect engineers and hold them in high regard, rather than push them off to the side as a group of little nerds
Like many of you, I hold a certain level of respect for most people, but to get beyond that it must be earned.
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I agree, people don't deserve respect just because they do a certain job.
I respect people that earn it.
With me, there is a base amount of respect that everyone gets. Some people, teachers and people on the internet mainly, manage to lose that respect in less than a minute.
I respect police officers, but this is probably because disrespecting a police officer is a bad idea.
I don't respect lawyers because 90% of the time they are defending people they know have committed some crime.
I respect police officers, but this is probably because disrespecting a police officer is a bad idea.
I don't respect lawyers because 90% of the time they are defending people they know have committed some crime.
Yes, everyone has an obligation to be respectful to those in authority (police officers, teachers, etc). Disrespecting someone in authority will get you no where in life.
"We salute the rank, not the man." - Band of Brothers
The above quote is how I live in relation to authority. That said, I believe there is a difference between being respectful and respect. Being respectful seems to be an outward acknowledgment of authority (sir, ma'am, officer, etc) when interacting with authority. That is what is expected of a mature person. However, I do not internally have to like them or agree with them. There were teachers and police officers that I have encountered in my life that I didn't like at all. But what would disrespecting them prove? That I can be a prick to someone I don't like? That would only lower me to their level and likely make my life unnecessarily miserable.
I feel respect is lost more than it is earned. You will automatically have respect from me until you give me a reason not to. You may also earn a greater level of respect from me depending on the consistency between your words and actions. Therefore, I think respect is lost more than it is earned. If I go about life demanding people not giving anyone any slack until they earn my respect I'll probably be known as a real jerk.
"We salute the rank, not the man." - Band of Brothers
The above quote is how I live in relation to authority. That said, I believe there is a difference between being respectful and respect. Being respectful seems to be an outward acknowledgment of authority (sir, ma'am, officer, etc) when interacting with authority. That is what is expected of a mature person. However, I do not internally have to like them or agree with them. There were teachers and police officers that I have encountered in my life that I didn't like at all. But what would disrespecting them prove? That I can be a prick to someone I don't like? That would only lower me to their level and likely make my life unnecessarily miserable.
I feel respect is lost more than it is earned. You will automatically have respect from me until you give me a reason not to. You may also earn a greater level of respect from me depending on the consistency between your words and actions. Therefore, I think respect is lost more than it is earned. If I go about life demanding people not giving anyone any slack until they earn my respect I'll probably be known as a real jerk.
I give everyone equal respect. Young and old, and every color. I dont give respect to theives, liars, cheaters, and people that do not respect others rights. More respect is earned based on merit.
Your name fits you perfectly, Dilbert. Seriously, do you have any self-respect? You have to, have respect, to give it.
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I respect no-one as of right, they have to earn it.
If there is information they are respected by their peers that gives them a head start.
The people I respect least are those who demand it as of right just because of their position - usually obtained by treading on other people, luck and bum-kissing.
Just because you're a 3 Star General, Chief of Police, whatever, it doesn't mean you can't can be a prick too.
Your name fits you perfectly, Dilbert. Seriously, do you have any self-respect? You have to, have respect, to give it.
I'm Civil. It's funny because in one of my classes I read a little thing about how "engineers are professionals, just like doctors and lawyers" and stuff about how they get just as much respect. And I was like, hell yeah!mcminty wrote:
QFT! I take it you're an engineer... what do you do (Civ, Electrical, Mech, etc)?mtb0minime wrote:
I'd also like to add: Why aren't engineers on everyone's lists of respected professions? Along with teachers, doctors, etc., we make modern life worth living. What would you do without computers, or your cell phones, or television? Without engineers, we'd be back in the days of the caveman.
I wish the general public would respect engineers and hold them in high regard, rather than push them off to the side as a group of little nerds
Like many of you, I hold a certain level of respect for most people, but to get beyond that it must be earned.
When you say obligation does this mean a law, or is it more of a common decency thing?Stingray24 wrote:
Yes, everyone has an obligation to be respectful to those in authority (police officers
Common decency and common sense. I prefer not to run my mouth when the officer is writing the ticket or the dollar amount may magically increase.
Awesome. Lol, I'm also studying civil engineering... well civil engineering and commerce to be exact.mtb0minime wrote:
I'm Civil. It's funny because in one of my classes I read a little thing about how "engineers are professionals, just like doctors and lawyers" and stuff about how they get just as much respect. And I was like, hell yeah!
yupIrishGrimReaper wrote:
I respect someone that Walks the Walk after talking the talk.
Children, learn from this man.Stingray24 wrote:
Yes, everyone has an obligation to be respectful to those in authority (police officers, teachers, etc). Disrespecting someone in authority will get you no where in life.
"We salute the rank, not the man." - Band of Brothers
The above quote is how I live in relation to authority. That said, I believe there is a difference between being respectful and respect. Being respectful seems to be an outward acknowledgment of authority (sir, ma'am, officer, etc) when interacting with authority. That is what is expected of a mature person. However, I do not internally have to like them or agree with them. There were teachers and police officers that I have encountered in my life that I didn't like at all. But what would disrespecting them prove? That I can be a prick to someone I don't like? That would only lower me to their level and likely make my life unnecessarily miserable.
I feel respect is lost more than it is earned. You will automatically have respect from me until you give me a reason not to. You may also earn a greater level of respect from me depending on the consistency between your words and actions. Therefore, I think respect is lost more than it is earned. If I go about life demanding people not giving anyone any slack until they earn my respect I'll probably be known as a real jerk.