respect
Sign in to savethumb|right|A sign entreating "silence and respect" at Arlington National Cemetery Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or deferential action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings.
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Respect is a positive feeling or action you show toward someone or something you consider important or valuable, conveying admiration for their good qualities. It matters because it involves honoring others by demonstrating care, concern, and consideration for their needs and feelings.
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- Signs and other ways of showing respect
- Language
- Physical gestures
- Respect as a virtue
- Respect as a cultural value
- Chinese culture
- Indigenous American culture
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|right|A sign entreating "silence and respect" at Arlington National Cemetery Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or deferential action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings.
In many cultures, people are considered to be worthy of respect until they prove otherwise. Some people may earn special respect through their exemplary actions or social roles. In "honor cultures", respect is more often earned in this way than granted by default. Courtesies that show respect may include simple words and phrases like "thank you" in the West or "" in the Indian subcontinent, or simple physical signs like a slight bow, a smile, direct eye contact, or a handshake. Such acts may have very different interpretations depending on the cultural context. The end goal is for all people to be treated with respect.