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Peculiarpen
Writer @ Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko
Writer @ Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko
Is respect earned or owed
<p>I've been thinking about this, and I realized that we don't always mean the same thing when we talk about respect.</p><p><br/></p><p>Some people believe respect is earned through a person's character, actions, and the way they treat others. In other words, you earn their respect by showing them why you deserve it.</p><p><br/></p><p>Others believe respect is owed. This means everyone deserves a basic level of respect simply because they're human, regardless of their status, achievements, or background.</p><p><br/></p><p>But here's where it gets interesting.</p><p><br/></p><p>If respect is earned, does that mean someone who hasn't earned yours deserves to be disrespected?</p><p><br/></p><p>And if respect is owed, does that mean we should tolerate disrespectful behaviour just because we owe someone respect?</p><p><br/></p><p>I'm curious to know what you think. Is respect earned, owed, or a combination of both?</p>
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