Excellent post but respect is something earned not just given away. Only problem today is nobody is willing to make an effort to get respect, sorry but I don’t work that way, I believe you must earn it. Both ways. Sorry if my comment seems offensive but then that’s life.
Your comment, is NOT offensive. I embrace what you're saying and agree that respect is something that is earned. I default to the position of offering respect to everyone --- at least initially. However, if someone shows that they are not worth respect -- by their actions and words --- then they lose it.
Yes, we have to earn respect for ourselves and with others every day. Thank you very much for your comment, @cptsilva. I appreciate you stopping by and looking forward to hearing from you more.