Respect is something I value deeply.
Growing up, my parents did a really good job in teaching me and my brother the concept and value of respect. They made sure that we know it well enough to practice it all the time.
Sadly, not everyone is familiar with the concept of respect and common courtesy which is, by the way, not really so common anymore.
I can not, for the life of me, comprehend why some people would actually treat people like dirt thru their words and actions, when they are being treated and talked to decently? Is it really that big of a challenge for them to actually be pleasant and treat everyone with respect?
In my line of work, I encounter and deal with different people who have, needless to say, different personalities. As challenging as it may sometimes be, I make sure I practice and show respect to each and everyone I interact with. I really admire leaders and peers who are well-bred to show this kind of treatment.
But then again, there are those who value power over respect that the word 'respect' does not seem to exist in their vocabulary. Will yelling at people after being asked one simple question make you a better person, nay, a leader than anyone else in the company? Will it actually make them the owner of the company? In fact, a good and professional leader wouldn't act such especially when around peers, subordinates and team members, because they're supposed to be setting a good example for them. If these leaders can face clients and talk to them properly, then why the hell can't they do the same for the people they actually work with?
You see, respect is non-negotiable to me. It is something I really value and hold dear. I always make it a point to practice respect and common courtesy which is why it will never be justifiable to me if I will be treated and talked to with such a disgustingly rude attitude. I believe that no one deserves this treatment. No matter how stressed you are with work, it is NEVER an excuse to mistreat people by being painfully arrogant.
It's really simple, it's common sense, everyone must be treated properly and equally. Hence, common courtesy. But then again, as mentioned above, it is not common anymore.
To quote my good friend, Angela Thakur, "Respect is like trust. You freely give it until the person proves they are worth it. Always give people the benefit of doubt"...and to add to that, i think respect is like trust in such a way that if it's destroyed, it is something you most probably will never ever be getting back.
