I'd personally like to thank White_rose for this. It was just too good not to post in the general info forum, as I've noticed the lack of respect for others. So dedicated to those who don't know how to show respect, and to white_rose, many thanks for showing this to your coven members.
1: Listen harder. We already know that proactive listening should be your first social skill. We know this because we love when people listen to us, so we find it safe to assume that other people love when we listen to them.
2: Be considerate. Once you’ve listened, it’s time to act accordingly. If there was anything about the persons tone of voice or body language that gave a hint as to how they were feeling, use that information in your interaction.
3: Keep your promise. By keeping your word to someone, you not only establish yourself as a person of integrity, but make the other person feel as though you value them.
4: Be on time. Another way to demonstrate that you value someone, is by treating their time as though it is valuable. Nothing says this better than being punctual.
5: Have manners. This is pretty simple. Do not interrupt a conversation, be polite and watch your ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. By showing manners towards someone, you make them feel valuable.
6: Encourage. Sometimes when we hear a silly idea, it’s easy to shoot down someone’s hopes and dreams, or otherwise make them feel unimportant. Genuinely encouraging someone could be very empowering and liberating.
7: Be fair. We often find ourselves in a position of power over someone else; to some extent. Having power enables the opportunity to be corrupt. Avoid corruption, give people what they earn-deserve, and they’ll appreciate it.
8: Go out of your way. You don’t have to always do the bare minimum. If you want to show someone that they’re valuable, and that you respect them, go the extra mile without expecting a reward.
9: Preserve dignity. When wronged, mistreated, or otherwise upset in some way handle the dispute with finesse. This means approaching the person in such a way as to preserve their dignity. The best way to handle it is via a calm and private conversation, as opposed to a public screaming match.
10: Do Not Assume. They say when you ASSUME, you make an AS$- out of -U- and -ME. So don’t assume anything about a person based on their race, income level, or gender. Start off each interaction by thinking of the other person as your equal.
Thanks SV for sharing this with ohters, never really thought it would go down well in public.
But anyways maybe No.6 should be read by alot of people on here. The young and the mature aged.
Work together and we may all get somewhere.
Ah, very nice. Respect is one of the highest virtues we as humans can have. At least that's what I think.
Respect for the Elder, because they know what has already come pass; Respect the Youth, because they are what will come next; Respect Mother Earth, because all life comes from her; Respect Death, because it brings balance to life; Respect your Mother, Father, Sister, and Brother, because you are all from the same blood; and Respect All Creation, because we all are One.
I have that written on the inside of my notebook, so that I can make a concious effort to live by it.
I failed the test... ^_^
1) I hardly listen
2) I hardly considerate
3) I do not make promises
4) O_O I am never on time nor to school or work or anything for that matter
5) Manners.. I think I got that.. WOO HOOO YAY except for interrupting.. I tend to do it quite a bit
6)^_^ I think I encourage all ideas... or maybe not
7) I think I am fair
8) I think I pass with 110%
9)What dignity.. I crush people.. tend to do so..
10) worst of my attributes.. ^_^ such a bad habit...
SO, I guess I do not respect people... but in reality.. I give respect to all the people till it is lost.
"Respect for the Elder, because they know what has already come pass; Respect the Youth, because they are what will come next; Respect Mother Earth, because all life comes from her; Respect Death, because it brings balance to life; Respect your Mother, Father, Sister, and Brother, because you are all from the same blood; and Respect All Creation, because we all are One. "
Nice to see that some people liked this post. As for the quoted post, I couldn't agree more. It's hard to live your life by such standards especially when no one else does, but if you make the conscious effort, you can lead by example, and maybe even enlighten a few people.
