Respect

By: Donna Braymer

Copyright Harrison Daily Times
Published 12.9.08

A common word in character development for school districts is respect. It may be on everyone’s list to study, but it’s not seen inaction as often as it should be.

Some would call me “old fashioned” but I still feel people deserve respect when you call them by name. You can never go wrong calling someone, Mr., Mrs., or Ms. and then adding their last name.

If they want you to call them by their first name, they can issue that invitation. Respect can also be shown by the way you are dressed. Unless an event is listed as very casual, you should dress in your best, or at least the ‘good clothes.'

I remember when everyone had church clothes, play clothes and school clothes. If you are going into a court room, play clothes would not show the proper respect for the judge and the law.

When it’s time for a job interview, remember to show respect in how you speak, your clothing and actions. Chewing gum like a cow chews her cud does not make a good impression on a potential employer.

You can also show respect to yourself. Stay away from harmful activities, drugs and be a respectful life-long learner.




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