Respect across age, gender and cultures – by Charles Schokman   “ Every human being and nation, irrespective of their power or strength, has the right to be respected. Respect is defined differently by different people and cultures. In our video we try to bring in as many individuals from different ages, genders and countries to get a better understanding of the word respect. This is very important to build emotional and cultural intelligence. Respect has many definitions: – Respect is an unassuming resounding force, the stuff that equity and justice are made of. – It means being treated with consideration and esteem and to be willing to treat people similarly. – It means to have a regard for other peoples’ feelings listening to people and hearing them, i.e. giving them one’s full attention. – Even more importantly, respect means treating one with dignity. Respect is the first positive step ...

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Whither Respect/Courtesy ????? – By Noor Rahim In this modern day; with the ever-growing and advancement of Technology, life has been made so comfortable for an easy-going life style. Along with it has come the detrimental decadence of the spiritual life style of the human beings; wherein we have seen the moral and spiritual decay that confronts the human race. Yes! Life sure has brought such ease to lull one into a way that the human brain does not really be taxed in the thought process; but in a life style of “material wants” that one does not take any notice of respect or courtesy towards each other – perhaps only to worship the Almighty “Currency Note” with the adage – “Each for Him/Herself & God for us all”. So Dear Reader, please take a moment from your very busy programs and give this all important situation that confronts us ...

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THE CLOSENESS OF RESPECT, COURTESY & DISCIPLINE. – By Noor Rahim   Respect is a word that was inculcated into our lives Encompassing mutual regards for each others’ esteem & feelings And as the age old saying goes You have to give respect to get respect in all aspects   It starts off from within the family circles Extending to the elders, friends and acquaintances Be it through greetings, compliments, appreciation or regards Your act should always be one of human feelings for others   Courtesy is synonymous with respect for others Conveying a sense of feeling and sincere understandings It’s an act of being civil, polite and graciousness Remembering that saying of Courtesy begets Courtesy in our lives   But times have really changed from the good old ages Respect for others seem to be on the wane and so it appears And so has courtesy the twin of ...

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THE CLOSENESS OF RESPECT, COURTESY & DISCIPLINE – Noor Rahim Respect is a word that was inculcated into our lives Encompassing mutual regards for each others’ esteem & feelings And as the age old saying goes You have to give respect to get respect in all aspects   It starts off from within the family circles Extending to the elders, friends and acquaintances Be it through greetings, compliments, appreciation or regards Your act should always be one of human feelings for others   Courtesy is synonymous with respect for others Conveying a sense of feeling and sincere understandings It’s an act of being civil, polite and graciousness Remembering that saying of Courtesy begets Courtesy in our lives   But times have really changed from the good old ages Respect for others seem to be on the wane and so it appears And so has courtesy the twin of respect that ...

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