Salsa Fadila Zultin

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Essay Writing: Definition Essay

The Meaning of Respect

We often hear the word respect but we do not know what it means. Respect is a
situation where you value other people. Respect is not only enforced on other people
but also to yourself and things, either living or inanimate objects. Respect is taught to
everyone and even every religion teaches respect. Respect is an important aspect
which has to be had by everyone. Because if people do not respect they will
misbehave with other people.
Respecting yourself is important because If a person does not respect himself, he
is likely to become depressed. Respecting yourself is also important to maintaining
your self-esteem. In addition, if you want to be respected by other people you have to
respect yourself first. The examples of respecting yourself such as have a good
attitude, have a sense of empathy, not be selfish and others.
Respecting other people means you have to appreciate them whatever their
condition. Today, many people can not respect others people. For example, I had ever
seen people on social media, he looks different from normal people because he is
disabled. In his section comment, there are many people who said that he looks like a
monster and the other cruel comments. If you do not like a person, just keep silent and
save it in yourself. Respecting elders is also important because they had lived longer
than you and they know what is good for you and what isn’t. Not only elders but
respecting your peers is also important. It means not make them a joke, help them
when they are in a trouble, and not fight with them.
Lastly, respecting things mean not damage and not take things that do not belong
to you. You may not write or make graffiti, murals, and the like at a place that is not
permitted. Apart from disrespecting the object it also damages its aesthetic value.
To conclude, respect is the most important character which has to be had by
humans. If you want to be respected by other people you have to respect yourself first.
Respect not only to humans, it can also be to things.

References:

Stella, A. (2017, August 2). 10 Kelakuan Simpel yang Bikin Orang Respect Sama
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