Respect - Mkhatshwa TN PDF

By Ms TN Mkhatshwa Office no. 1043A Masters lab Consultation hours: 14:00−16:00 Email: [email protected] What is respect?  Definition of respect  Definition of respect is different for everyone  Acknowledging the value and uniqueness of others and...

By Ms TN Mkhatshwa Office no. 1043A Masters lab Consultation hours: 14:00−16:00 Email: [email protected] What is respect?  Definition of respect  Definition of respect is different for everyone  Acknowledging the value and uniqueness of others and being mindful of their feelings, while at the same time trying to put yourself in their position  Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others  Respect means accepting the differences (cultural, religious and ideological) of others and valuing people for what they are  The act of honouring, appreciating and considering a person or thing  A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements  The word respect  Respect comes from the Latin word respectus  Re means back  Specere means look at  All coming down to how you “ look back at” yourself and others  Types of respect  Self respect  Respect for others  Respect for social norms  Respect for nature  Respect for values  Respect for culture  Respect for patriotic symbols  Respect for human life  Respect for law  Self respect  It refers to the act of valuing and appreciating oneself  How you look back at yourself  Values  Self worth  Check points when measuring self respect  Am I reaching my full potential?  Am I living my life as I should?  Am I pleased with the choices I made?  Am I caring for my health?  Am I nourishing my intellect?  Am I where I want to be on my spiritual journey?  Respect reminders for teens  Determine your priorities  Develop a skill  Cultivate your support system of friends  Find your definition of success  Find someone who listen  Critique the statement: “It is possible to achieve to achieve self respect, respect for others or respect from others until each one of us is willing to hold ourselves accountable for our own choices and actions”  Respect for others  Respect for parents  Respect for women and men  refers to equal treatment of both men and women  Respect for teachers  Respect for the elderly (grandparents, grandmothers)  Respect classmates and work (avoid gossip, teasing and value judgments)  Respect for others  Respect the religious beliefs of others  Avoid discrediting and making fun of those who practice a particular religion  Respect to people belonging to the community of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Intersexual  Respect starts at home Ways to maintain respect at home:  Spending time as family  Praise the positive  Ignore negative  Define rules  Spell out and act out respect  Respect starts at home  Spending time as family  Spending time as family members assures one that they are valued and promotes self respect  Praise the positive  Praise should be timely, sincere and specific  It reinforce positive behaviour  Ignore negative  Best way to eliminate bad behaviour  Most of the time we tend to react more on the negative than the positives  Negative emotions are stronger than positive emotions  How people look at us  Respect is also about how others look back at us  We can not control how others regard us  Know your place on people’s lives  Know where you rank in the social hierarchy  When respect is given, it communicates to the recipient of the respect that he is valued and important  Feeling valued by others bolsters confidence and inspire creativity  Individuals once hesitant will find the courage to push the boundaries and accomplish new goals  Respect starts at home  Define rules  Discuss why the rules are there and the consequences of violating them  Spell out and act out respect  Respect should not be a one-way street at home  Parents ought to respect their children as well  The voice of the youngest must be heard as well  Kids model what they see and adopt those habits  Benefits of respect  Being respectful to others makes them feel valued  Respectful people are trusted  Respect fosters “connectedness” which leads to:  Stronger personal relationships  Greater employee loyalty  Higher customers sales  Improvements in education  Greater creativity  Benefits of respect  In your personal life:  More self-respected and confidence  Closer friendship  Higher standing in the community  At home:  Stronger marriage  Healthier family dynamics  More polite children  Did you know?  It is respectful:  To let others share their opinion  To be on time and not keep people waiting  To pick up a piece of litter, even if you didn’t drop it  Cleaning after yourself after a meal  Respect tips  Be polite  Keep unkind comments to yourself  Let others go first in lines and in conversations  Be true to your words  Show up when you said you will  Keep your promises  Exercise: Give this family tips on how to maintain respect based on the scenario below Hope is having a debate with her younger siblings. She is convinced that she is correct and doesn’t take her younger siblings’ comments. Her mom who was listening to the conversation stepped in and made Hope aware that she was wrong and her younger siblings were correct. After the conversation, Hope’s mom realized there were a lot of papers in the yard and called Hope to pick them up. Hope took time to attend to her mom, and later said her younger siblings were the ones who littered and they must clear the mess.  Respect in relationships  Love and respect should always be coupled  How to maintain respect in relationships:  Acknowledge what makes your partner special  Brag about your partner  Compliment your partner  Don’t promise what you can’t deliver  Share the load and your day  Listen to and respect your partner’s views  Most of this tips are applicable to friendships as well  Respect is the grease that helps society move smoothly, relationships are the glue that holds it together  Respect for social norms  Following the set of rules that govern the actions of human beings within society  Examples:  Respect the rules of courtesy  Respect the work schedule  Have respect for the belongings of others  Respect the rules of the good speaker and the good listener (listen carefully and wait the turn to be able to speak)  Respect the opinions of co-workers, classmates, among others  Respect for nature  Refers to the value and appreciation of the environment (plants, animals, rivers, among others)  Way to respect nature:  Do not throw trash in parks, rivers, forests, mountains and others  Avoid cutting leaves from plants and trees  Do not harm animals (insects, reptiles and birds)  Do not waste water, turn off the faucet (or jet) when not in use  Avoid creating fires in forests, jungles and so on  Respect for nature  Recycle  Use means of transport that do not harm the environment (bicycles, ecological cars, among others)  Plant trees and shrubs  Respect for values  Respect for values is important in society because they govern norms  Norms include respect, honesty, truth telling, and promise keeping  Respect for values make people to live in harmony  Respect for values implies acting in accordance with them. For example:  Respect for sincerity means honouring the value of sincerity, understanding that it is necessary to tell the truth even if it is difficult  Respect for culture  Culture represents the beliefs and activities shared by members of a community  Culture varies from one society to another  Aspect to consider in order to respect the culture of others:  Avoid imposing beliefs on others  Know about other cultures  Avoid judgments and opinions about other cultures  Participate in cultural activities  Ask about beliefs and traditions  The importance of respecting culture  It allows for cultural diversity and promotes understanding and tolerance among different groups of people  It recognizes the value and worth of each culture and acknowledges that there is no one "right" way to live or think  We can learn from the unique perspectives and traditions, which can enrich our own lives and broaden our horizons  Helps to create a more inclusive and harmonious society, where everyone feels valued and accepted  It also helps to prevent cultural extinction and preserve the cultural heritage of different communities  Respect for patriotic symbols  To value and appreciate the symbols that represent a nation  Patriotic symbols includes the flag, the national anthem, and coat of arms  Way to respect patriotic symbols:  By stopping when you hear the national anthem  Stop when the flag is raised or lowered  Respect for human life and law  Every human has a right to life. Therefore, no one should take the life of another human being  Respect for laws refers to the action of obeying the legal regulations of each country “Respect never goes out of style” Do you agree or disagree?