Aries54

'Demand' comes over as aggressive, but if that’s you, so be it. Just be aware that nobody has to accede to your demand. I certainly would never respect anyone just because they demanded it. And I would never respect you just because of the list you have provided. If I knew you personally, I might or might not respect you. I (and others, including you) decide what we respect in others.

Faries54,

Respect is a bit much too demand. You should settle for tolerance.

Hi Aries54,

Many of us were taught to show respect to others.
To give up our seats to other people if they needed them.
To help others when they needed help, not stand on the
sidelines and watch. To hold doors open for others,
and say "Excuse me" should we need to pass. To say thank you
and please.
To knock before opening a door. To say hello when
entering into a room.
To show respect for our elders.

Most of us take people for who they are, not what we can
get from them. And, most importantly, most of us were raised to
treat people exactly how we would like to be treated. It's called
respect.

'Should' SM?? I will never settle for second best when it comes to my humanity. Do you really think I will timidly slink away and accept your 'tolerance' of me and not my right to be? That might be all you are prepared to offer me, but it diminishes your humanity.

Talking about humanity.

Revered Indigenous advocate Dr Lowitja O'Donogue's life
and achievements were honoured today with a state funeral
at St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide. The PM delivered
the Eulogy. A remarkabloe lady and very fitting that all this
took place on the International Woman's Day.

May she Rest In Peace.

This country needs more trailblazers, people of character,
and thought provoking true stories.