Respect

I normally give respect until I determine it necessary to withdraw it. It can be increased and I start off at a level that offers a minimum of courtesy and common decency.

Once, I would give automatic respect to seniors (ranks and status), but life has changed all that so now it’s just the basic standard. Too many times I have met with pompous and overblown egos.

The arrogant types will expect respect. It is never, ever given and is always replaced with contempt.

Many people can easily win respect for simply being reasonable individuals.