Respect brings respect
When I meet my college teachers I just walk off giving them a `hi.'
When I meet my high school teachers I wish them with my folded
hands. But when I meet my primary teacher I bend down instantly and
touch her feet with total respect and devotion. For us Indians our
primary teachers draw from us maximum respect.
This is strange!
They are some of the least paid and least known people in this world
and yet we respect them most.
Respect doesn't come any more with money and titles.
As we grow up we are wrongly taught to respect only those who are on
the top. We respect people made of clay and mud just because they
happen to be above us. We respect and esteem people on the basis of
the position they occupy, the wealth they possess and the number of
people they command. But respecting a position not a person is
hypocritical.
We must respect people because they are human persons capable of
doing wonders. All people are thus worthy of our respect.
Respect is not a relationship between a superior and an inferior. It
is the relationship between equals who are guided by integrity and
truthfulness. Respect flourishes in a democratic and friendly set
up. Respect comes when we keep people first not material possessions
and positions.
Every individual is special and he is worth our esteem and respect.
The gatekeeper to the CEO, all are worthwhile and every one is
important in an organisation. Their contributions may be different
as people and their talents are different but we must respect people
for their unique contributions.
Why should we respect others?
1. It enhances our self-respect
When we respect others our own self worth and self-image increase.
We become people of self-respect. We become better persons by
respecting others. We are the winners when we begin to respect and
show esteem to others. One who dwells in mud and throws mud at all
others is a pig. When we respect others we become people of
character and will power. These two are essential to succeed in life.
2. It enhances our efficiency
When everyone in an organisation begins to respect his colleagues,
subordinates and customers, the organisation becomes a pleasant home
where everyone has a sense of belonging and in such an atmosphere an
individual's productivity becomes maximum. There is no time for
politics, ill will, gossips and conflicts but only for appreciation,
respect and good will.
3. It builds up our talents
Respecting others helps us to build up our gifts. We become aware of
our strengths and weakness, opportunities and threats and become
competent in our activities. We must respect not only those who
matter but even the smallest, the humblest worker and it will help
him to identify and build up his strengths.
4. It enhances our happiness
When we respect others we become happy and contented. Contentment
and joy are the fruits of giving not of receiving. We must give up
our grasping nature and develop a generous nature and this will make
us admirable. Become contented with what we have. It will change our
perception and mindset about people and things. We will see
happiness everywhere and will become positive and healthy people in
the process.
The following simple ways can make us respectable.
1. Good behaviour
Respect is a `sense of worth or excellence of a person'. It does not
depend on the position we occupy, the wealth we possess, the number
of people we command; it doesn't depend on our age, size or colour.
Our job gives us authority but our behaviour gives us respect. So
behave well if you want respect. If we are effective and efficient
in what we do and how we behave we become trusted brands and this
builds trust and respect in others.
2. Become friendly
To build loyalty and respect we need to become friendly with people.
Respect comes when there is friendship. We need to develop in us
qualities of the heart. Fear brings in false respect. Once they
become our friends and respect us then they will forgive our small
mistakes. For this we must develop in us positive and friendly
attitudes.
3. Do some good deeds
Respect is something that can't be demanded or bought. It is earned
through good actions. Seek every opportunity to serve others. We
honour and respect people who give and who make the lives of others
better. Giving is the highest level of living and only those who
give selflessly are respected.
4. Listen
One of the ways to get respect and give respect to people is to
listen to them. Often we are so busy with our targets and profits
that we count people only as a means of production. When they are
respected and listened to they contribute more and they and we
become much happier and productive.
5. Responsibility brings respect
Responsible, accountable and committed people are respected. They
are committed to their duties and never blame others for their
failures. They enjoy risks, challenges and working with people. They
freely give credit to others and willingly take blames when things
go wrong.
6. Become humble
Accept that you don't know what you don't know. People respect
humans and are scared of super-humans. Also thank people for the
help they give you. Acknowledge and appreciate others. Show others
that you are worthy of respect and they will soon shower you with
respect.
Actually the only way to earn respect is to treat others with
respect.
When I meet my college teachers I just walk off giving them a `hi.'
When I meet my high school teachers I wish them with my folded
hands. But when I meet my primary teacher I bend down instantly and
touch her feet with total respect and devotion. For us Indians our
primary teachers draw from us maximum respect.
This is strange!
They are some of the least paid and least known people in this world
and yet we respect them most.
Respect doesn't come any more with money and titles.
As we grow up we are wrongly taught to respect only those who are on
the top. We respect people made of clay and mud just because they
happen to be above us. We respect and esteem people on the basis of
the position they occupy, the wealth they possess and the number of
people they command. But respecting a position not a person is
hypocritical.
We must respect people because they are human persons capable of
doing wonders. All people are thus worthy of our respect.
Respect is not a relationship between a superior and an inferior. It
is the relationship between equals who are guided by integrity and
truthfulness. Respect flourishes in a democratic and friendly set
up. Respect comes when we keep people first not material possessions
and positions.
Every individual is special and he is worth our esteem and respect.
The gatekeeper to the CEO, all are worthwhile and every one is
important in an organisation. Their contributions may be different
as people and their talents are different but we must respect people
for their unique contributions.
Why should we respect others?
1. It enhances our self-respect
When we respect others our own self worth and self-image increase.
We become people of self-respect. We become better persons by
respecting others. We are the winners when we begin to respect and
show esteem to others. One who dwells in mud and throws mud at all
others is a pig. When we respect others we become people of
character and will power. These two are essential to succeed in life.
2. It enhances our efficiency
When everyone in an organisation begins to respect his colleagues,
subordinates and customers, the organisation becomes a pleasant home
where everyone has a sense of belonging and in such an atmosphere an
individual's productivity becomes maximum. There is no time for
politics, ill will, gossips and conflicts but only for appreciation,
respect and good will.
3. It builds up our talents
Respecting others helps us to build up our gifts. We become aware of
our strengths and weakness, opportunities and threats and become
competent in our activities. We must respect not only those who
matter but even the smallest, the humblest worker and it will help
him to identify and build up his strengths.
4. It enhances our happiness
When we respect others we become happy and contented. Contentment
and joy are the fruits of giving not of receiving. We must give up
our grasping nature and develop a generous nature and this will make
us admirable. Become contented with what we have. It will change our
perception and mindset about people and things. We will see
happiness everywhere and will become positive and healthy people in
the process.
The following simple ways can make us respectable.
1. Good behaviour
Respect is a `sense of worth or excellence of a person'. It does not
depend on the position we occupy, the wealth we possess, the number
of people we command; it doesn't depend on our age, size or colour.
Our job gives us authority but our behaviour gives us respect. So
behave well if you want respect. If we are effective and efficient
in what we do and how we behave we become trusted brands and this
builds trust and respect in others.
2. Become friendly
To build loyalty and respect we need to become friendly with people.
Respect comes when there is friendship. We need to develop in us
qualities of the heart. Fear brings in false respect. Once they
become our friends and respect us then they will forgive our small
mistakes. For this we must develop in us positive and friendly
attitudes.
3. Do some good deeds
Respect is something that can't be demanded or bought. It is earned
through good actions. Seek every opportunity to serve others. We
honour and respect people who give and who make the lives of others
better. Giving is the highest level of living and only those who
give selflessly are respected.
4. Listen
One of the ways to get respect and give respect to people is to
listen to them. Often we are so busy with our targets and profits
that we count people only as a means of production. When they are
respected and listened to they contribute more and they and we
become much happier and productive.
5. Responsibility brings respect
Responsible, accountable and committed people are respected. They
are committed to their duties and never blame others for their
failures. They enjoy risks, challenges and working with people. They
freely give credit to others and willingly take blames when things
go wrong.
6. Become humble
Accept that you don't know what you don't know. People respect
humans and are scared of super-humans. Also thank people for the
help they give you. Acknowledge and appreciate others. Show others
that you are worthy of respect and they will soon shower you with
respect.
Actually the only way to earn respect is to treat others with
respect.