Question:Do we need to respect everyone who are older than us even though they aren't respecting us?

No, we don't need to respect them. As it happens, most older folk are not wiser than the young men and women of our nation. They may have used to be, but times have changed. Not sure if it's just me, but the majority of them I encounter these days seem to be irritated and particularly nasty towards youth, as if they're jealous that we have more life to live.

However, this does not apply to your family. Always respect your family, whether you quarrel or not.

 

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Just because someone's being a dick to you doesn't necessarily mean you should be a dick to them.

 

No.. If they act like idiots then I will be giving them back the same attitude.

 

If they're a cunt, I'm a cunt. Simple.

 

We don't "need" to respect anyone. These are worldwide views made to have us act in accordance to a higher living standard. You respect who you want to respect based on a subjective whim proposed by society.

 

I believe that you should always be polite and courteous towards everyone, but respect is earned not given, and so if the person that is older than me has earned my respect, then I will respect them.

 

Yes, I do believe that we should respect everyone not just if they are older than us but if they are any age. However, it varies on what they are not respecting you about. If it is a simple thing like your opinion versus another that can be overlooked or if they are having a bad day because we all have them but, if they are completely disregarding you and harassing you or bullying you they should be treated with some respect but not as much as a kind person. It would be best not to stick around the person who is harassing you and just move away from the situation.

 

People deserve to be treated the way they treat you. It's a give and take kinda thing.

 

I respect people as much as they respect me. As children, I think the notion of respecting elders is overhyped. If they're hitting you, calling you names, etc. fuck them, do not give them your respect, unless for survival, in an abusive context.

Golden rule, my friends.

 

I show respect to everybody doesn't matter their age. However, if I've been done wrong in the past from somebody they lose my respect entirely.

If I'm being treated poorly by somebody older than me I'm not going to put up with it & sit there in silence, but then again I'm not a kid anymore. I would say the "treat your elders with respect" phrase is more intended for kids who treat parents/family/teachers like shit. This is because they have the "I don't care attitude" & think they know more then the adult peers around them.

Just my 2 cents

 

Respect is earned. Leave it at that.

 

Someone could be a murderer, pedophile, etc. and older than you. Does that mean you should respect them? Of course not!
Obviously putting a criminal in this example makes it very severe, but respect should be earned. You shouldn't be forced to respect/look up to somebody who you dislike or do not agree with.

 

Respect is a mutal factor, give it-recieve it. there is no inbetween

 

What if you have a toxic family? For example, a father who disowns his daughter for being gay, a brother who is a drug addict who constantly steals from his family, or a cousin who's a master manipulator?

 

Had a lot of experience with this, obvious with your boss, most of the time he's a lot older then you, have to respect him, he sometimes doesn't respect you, had this a few times in my life, what you have to do is; A. Earn your respect. B. Stay loyal and friendly. C. If you really can't get along and do not enjoy your job or something else you should get out of there and find a job where people DO respect you and gives you a chance to show your skills and abilities.

To answer your question, I think we do need to respect older people, they had to go trough the same stuff as us with internships where you need to do shitty jobs so they don't have to, they've been there too, believe me. All I can say is, respect everyone around you and you'll get respect back, even if you do not get respect back doesn't say you have to not respect them. EARN IT.

Cheers.

Borat.

 

Best to deal with those situations promptly and appropriately rather than pointing and whispering. Just give them a good ole ass whoopin.

 

Well, i respect those even after they didnt show respect back

 

Can't you lose respect for somebody without attacking them? Losing respect for a person doesn't mean pointing and whispering.

 

Respect should only be given to people that respect you at first. I dont say be a dick for no reason but best thing to do its say yes and leave dont loose your time arguing with stupid people haha

 

Respect is earned. I have seen so much ignorance in some elders.