CHAPTER 19

Respectful

Respect is accepting a person for what they are, whether you agree with that or not. For example, you might not agree with a person’s political views, their religious beliefs or perspective on life. You might even disapprove of their actions and behaviour. But that doesn’t mean you can’t respect them. You don’t have to admire a person or approve of their way of life to treat them with kindness and care.

Respect is accepting a person for what they are, whether you agree with that or not.

Perhaps easy to understand, this principle is a tough one to follow. You see, we all tend to treat people we dislike with less respect. They just don’t seem to be worth the effort. But it will always benefit our personal well-being ...

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