Show a Little Respect

By: Barb F 

     How many of us have had a sing-along with Ms. Aretha when she is belting out one of her signature songs: R-E-S-P-E-C-T?

     We have all worked to overcome the challenge of earning respect from not only our employers but also partners, family, and friends – even if our beliefs or opinions are not all on the same page, or in some cases not even close. 

     But there is an old saying, “Respect has to be earned.” OK, I don’t think any of us would disagree with that in theory; so how do we earn that respect? Just as in earning a paycheck, we give our employer a physical or intellectual service, so in turn, for us to receive respect, let us give . . .respect!