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The word respect can hold many different meanings to an individual. According to the dictionary, respect is defined as: “a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements”. Though the definition of a word is rarely subjective, actions reflecting that word can be.
America is a melting pot of races and religions, and so is the U.S. military. It is for this reason that one should always conduct him/herself in a respectful manner and be completely aware of what is being said – especially when dealing with controversial subjects. All members of the military should be respectful of the cultures of those they serve with, just as they should expect the same level of respect from their comrades.
One of the greatest aspects about the military is that when you join, you become a part of a family. No matter where you come from, you suddenly have a greater purpose and you become a part of something much larger than yourself. In a way, your military environment becomes a part of your identity. Fostering an environment of respect and acceptance is two-fold. Not only are you accepting the service members already serving, but you are also aiding in creating a positive environment for future service members. Though the push for respect across cultures in the military is present, it is often not executed. It is time to create a culture of respect and diversity.
There will always be times when you will disagree with others, but the true reflection of your character shows in how you carry yourself in those times. By lashing out and calling someone a racist slur out of aggravation just looks bad on you and solves no problems. When you are in the military, you are part of a family; you need to stand with your family and not apart. A hope of RallyPoint is to garner these feelings of mutual respect and continue to work towards a symbiotic relationship - despite any cultural differences - within the entire military community. Together, we are all fighting for the same thing: a better life for our future generations and for ourselves. How much does the display of respect mean to you in your life?
America is a melting pot of races and religions, and so is the U.S. military. It is for this reason that one should always conduct him/herself in a respectful manner and be completely aware of what is being said – especially when dealing with controversial subjects. All members of the military should be respectful of the cultures of those they serve with, just as they should expect the same level of respect from their comrades.
One of the greatest aspects about the military is that when you join, you become a part of a family. No matter where you come from, you suddenly have a greater purpose and you become a part of something much larger than yourself. In a way, your military environment becomes a part of your identity. Fostering an environment of respect and acceptance is two-fold. Not only are you accepting the service members already serving, but you are also aiding in creating a positive environment for future service members. Though the push for respect across cultures in the military is present, it is often not executed. It is time to create a culture of respect and diversity.
There will always be times when you will disagree with others, but the true reflection of your character shows in how you carry yourself in those times. By lashing out and calling someone a racist slur out of aggravation just looks bad on you and solves no problems. When you are in the military, you are part of a family; you need to stand with your family and not apart. A hope of RallyPoint is to garner these feelings of mutual respect and continue to work towards a symbiotic relationship - despite any cultural differences - within the entire military community. Together, we are all fighting for the same thing: a better life for our future generations and for ourselves. How much does the display of respect mean to you in your life?
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Edited 11 y ago
Posted 11 y ago
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In the Army I would have to say yes. I worked with a lot of Navy and Marine EOD techs and even with how laid back the were respect was still in the forefront. My unit also had a lot of former Navy and Marines, they put the Soldiers to shame when they showed disrespect, or even the slightest hint of disrespect.
But those who came over from a different branch helped raise the units esprit de corps, our Soldiers would address all NCO's by rank, from Staff Sergeant up. even the few Privates we had in the company would correct, respectfully, those who did not show the proper courtesy.
But those who came over from a different branch helped raise the units esprit de corps, our Soldiers would address all NCO's by rank, from Staff Sergeant up. even the few Privates we had in the company would correct, respectfully, those who did not show the proper courtesy.
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You can not give someone something you do not have yourself. If a person does not have respect/self worth of themselves, they defiantly can not extend that same courtesy to others in their immediate environment.
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LTC Hillary Luton
SSG(P) (Join to see) I'm going to have to disagree with you. I think I understand what you're trying to say, but the way you have said it, doesn't quite work for me. Example: my sister has very little respect for herself - something I find very unfortunate; however, she always shows respect to others who have earned it by position or character.
May I suggest instead saying, a person who has not learned respect or has never received respect from others, may have a more difficult time showing respect to others. Does that make sense?
May I suggest instead saying, a person who has not learned respect or has never received respect from others, may have a more difficult time showing respect to others. Does that make sense?
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To me this is really simple.
No need for definitions, I just treat people like I would like to be treated in any given situation.
If someone asks me something, if I know the answer I'll give it. If it is a stupid question, I assume they are expecting an honest answer just the same. I've asked stupid questions before and I wanted an answer, not sarcasm or condescension.
If someone is rude, pretentious, arrogant, etc. around me, I'll remember the one time I cut someone in line when I was a kid and got slapped for it by my mother...and remember that those are usually insecure people and so, I will still be nice to them and try not to embarrass them.
Some people believe in the "respect is earned" thing, me on the other hand, I am of the opinion that respect is intrinsically attached to every person, thus, to me, respect is lost if you do something untoward.
Just be good people.
As for the "respect the rank" thing, they are separate to me, and I don't confuse them.
I've had leaders that were horrible people, yet you would never know it by the way I addressed them when on the job. You CAN respect the rank and have a profound dislike and disrespect for the person.
No need for definitions, I just treat people like I would like to be treated in any given situation.
If someone asks me something, if I know the answer I'll give it. If it is a stupid question, I assume they are expecting an honest answer just the same. I've asked stupid questions before and I wanted an answer, not sarcasm or condescension.
If someone is rude, pretentious, arrogant, etc. around me, I'll remember the one time I cut someone in line when I was a kid and got slapped for it by my mother...and remember that those are usually insecure people and so, I will still be nice to them and try not to embarrass them.
Some people believe in the "respect is earned" thing, me on the other hand, I am of the opinion that respect is intrinsically attached to every person, thus, to me, respect is lost if you do something untoward.
Just be good people.
As for the "respect the rank" thing, they are separate to me, and I don't confuse them.
I've had leaders that were horrible people, yet you would never know it by the way I addressed them when on the job. You CAN respect the rank and have a profound dislike and disrespect for the person.
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You have to remember that there are 2 types of respect. 1 - respect for a person. 2 - respect for a position. Sort of like you can respect the Presidency but not respect the President. However, you must always show respect for the position. Has it gone away? Yes.
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RESPECT is a common curiosity from one person to the next, salute for instance has been since the old days of chivalry of knights, if a officer past me being enlisted no matter what rank I would always salute the officer just called respect or chivalry,
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Respect is the foundation for any successful human relationship. Unfortunately, today, society confuses respect with appeasement and fear.
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It seems as it's lacking in the newer generation of "people". Inside and outside of the service. I think it has to do with How that person was raised. The way people are raised child to adult is a whole different story to what it was 20+ years ago.
I've heard some people say you have to give respect to get respect but I think it's far deeper than that.
I've heard some people say you have to give respect to get respect but I think it's far deeper than that.
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When I am in an airport, I salute uniformed personnel regardless of rank (and HOW THE HECK do you figure out what somebody's rank is, from a distance, nowadays?).
If I am outdoors when any fire apparatus or law enforcement personnel drive by, I also render a salute. Even if a goodly number of them weren't veterans, the respect is deserved.
There is entirely too little respect going on nowadays.
If I am outdoors when any fire apparatus or law enforcement personnel drive by, I also render a salute. Even if a goodly number of them weren't veterans, the respect is deserved.
There is entirely too little respect going on nowadays.
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SP5 Michael Rathbun
Damn straight. It helps that I know quite a few members of the department, but, yeah. Sometime it's sunny and I am wearing my vet hat, but regardless, salute it is.
And often, they salute back.
And often, they salute back.
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SP5 Michael Rathbun
It also helps that my treasured wife, the well-known local journalist, has dragged me along on outings that sometimes eventuated in my taking photographs at a fire scene (they let her through the line immediately, with me tagging along).
(And yes, O Thou SPC at Ft Gordon who thinks that I do not exist, I am a professional photographer who has been published in various print venues since 1982.)
I haven't witnessed such collections of valorous actions for quite a long while. They have my everlasting respect.
(And yes, O Thou SPC at Ft Gordon who thinks that I do not exist, I am a professional photographer who has been published in various print venues since 1982.)
I haven't witnessed such collections of valorous actions for quite a long while. They have my everlasting respect.
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After working with a detachment of reservists for the past 3 mos, I can definitely say that respect for seniors has gone the way of the Dodo. Old school folks like myself find it completely UNSAT.
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I too old school of a Marine to comment on other Marines today, but, in one incidents of saluting a Second Lieutenant, aboard Ship, I got office hours, because a Second Lieutenant said I did not hold my salute long enough as we passed, it were dark aboard Ship at 0330 Hours, he corrected me, after accusing me of not saluting him, but I held my salute, he did not see me until he were long pass me and wrote me up for office hours. I explained what happen to the First Sergeant, which today it maybe called a Master Gunnery Sergeant, that the Lieutenant did not see my salute until several paces away. The Captain of the USS. Tripoli dismiss the office hours. Thank God, Second Lieutenant, always figure someone were disrespecting there rank.
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