Navigating Adulthood: The lost art of RESPECT

Growing up and transitioning into adulthood can be quite a daunting task. It's a phase in life that is filled with uncertainties, challenges, and responsibilities. However, with the right mindset and a few clever tricks up your sleeve, navigating adulthood can be a lot smoother and more manageable.

Respecting others

The topic of respecting others can be so broad that it seems to encroach into other important areas of development. The truth is respect does overlap quite a bit. Keep it simple! Character takes many years to develop, but it begins with respect.

Why do we respect others? This very a foundational principle and is prominent in almost every society known to man. ‘Do unto others as you would have done to you” is sometimes called the golden rule.

Stick to keeping it simple.

A list of ways to respect others.

Respecting others space.

Making way for others to inhabit the space while keeping yourself to yourself. Not being nosy or eavesdropping. Being aware of your own noise level and keeping it down. Not taking over space or events.

Respecting elders.

Wholly worldwide considered to be inexcusable if not done. This means opening doors, halting conversations to elders, deferring conflict until out of their presence and heeding their advice.

Respecting with hygiene and modesty.

Your appearance and hygiene really do matter to society. Presenting a clean and neat appearance that is free of unpleasant odors is respecting yourself and others. When you do not respect yourself in this manner, it offends others and does not make then want to be near you. The same can be said about manner of dress. Immodest apparel may attract attention but this is not real or caring attention and seldom attracts people of good character.

Respecting others’ time.

Remembering to ask how much time a person may have to dedicate at that moment is paramount to respecting them. While you may have hours to wile away, others may have other commitments. This applies not just to strangers but to people you may know well. Not everyone publishes their calendar and even if they do, there are many things not placed onto a calendar.

Respecting authority.

Every society on earth has some sort of authority. Even if you don’t agree with authority, you must respect it. There are avenues available to voice disagreement with authority that are the proper way to voice opposing opinions or complaints to authorities.

Respecting the venue.

Some places are strictly meant to conduct business, while others are meant to have fun. There are different ways to conduct oneself based on knowing the venue. In serious venues or activities, stay quiet and calm. In fun venues, more boisterous behavior may be allowed, but still, keep it contained to your own group.

Respecting with communication.

Keep communication clear. Taking the time to speak clearly to others shows you are respectful of them and their time, while it also respects yourself in showing you have something meaningful to say.