Article Rise & fall of journals + Is male/female divide a social construct? (Richard Dawkins)

[confused2]

You get the kind of folks ('normal') that care (a bit) about everybody and prioritize from that starting point, see 'empathy' and 'caring'.
And you get the kind of folks ('sociopath') that don't care about anyone except themselves.
The sociopath (probably) doesn't want to get beaten up while he's collecting his burger any more than anyone else so politeness suits everybody. 'Respect' is what the sociopath uses to choose who he thinks has value and who doesn't .. basically who should live and who should die. For the normal guy 'respect' still has the useful/not useful connotation but without the implied death sentence for the non-useful folks.

[Magical Realist]

Synthia claims courtesy isn't respect. lol I don't know what else you'd call it:

courtesy
1 of 2
noun
cour·​te·​sy ˈkər-tə-sē British also ˈkȯ-
pluralcourtesies
Synonyms of courtesy
1
a
: behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior
b
: a courteous and respectful act or expression

[Syne]

You can certainly show courtesy to someone you respect, but you should have hit that link for synonyms: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtesy
You won't find "respect" as a synonym on Merriam-Webster, where you got that definition.
Nor will you find "courtesy" as synonym for respect: https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respect

I'm betting you suddenly want to change the which source you're citing. 9_9

English primer for the illiterate:

Courtesy vs Respect — Know the difference
Respect is one of the most overused words in the English language today. What most people really mean is to show courtesy NOT respect. There is a difference and it is important. Courtesy is something everyone deserves. Reserve respect only for those who have earned it.

Respect
The definition of respect, according to Meriam-Webster is:

to consider worthy of high regard

It means to look upon someone or something with reverence or admiration based on condition or behavior. This, by definition, should be applied to special events or people. It is the highest esteem we can hold for someone. Demanding respect is pointless. This is the reason I never ask for it. It can only be earned.

Courtesy
There is a small difference, but it is very important. Courtesy focuses on being polite. This is different than respect. You earn respect. Being polite is something that we should do for everyone, even those being rude to us. Yes, you read that right. Someone being rude to you still deserves courtesy. This is because as a person, we should always strive to be polite or courteous because we would want that extended to ourselves.
- https://medium.com/@twoguyswhoblog/court...f84958d2b3

[Magical Realist]

LOL Courtesy means respect. Showing respect means showing courtesy. It's what we automatically show to strangers all the time.. Except for your dumbass apparently.

"Courtesy is more than saying pleasantries or giving compliments; it's about actions. There are nonverbal ways to show courtesy when you don't have time for a quick chat. Courtesy not only shows respect, but also can be perceived as a random act of kindness."

"Courtesy means showing respect, consideration, and politeness to your recipients, regardless of their position, role, or opinion."

"When we act kindly towards someone, we show them that we value and respect them"


"Yes, "showing respect for others is considered courtesy" - essentially, courtesy means behaving in a way that demonstrates respect and consideration for others, often through polite actions and manners.

Respectful behavior:
The core idea of courtesy is to treat others with respect, acknowledging their value and feelings."

[Syne]

Notice how you're too dishonest to cite your sources. I would be ashamed of citing some random ass North Carolina morning show too: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/l...-223573696

Clear example of your intellectual dishonesty grasping for anything that superficially appears to affirm you ignorant bullshit.
But go ahead, keep proving yourself a complete illiterate moron.

[Magical Realist]

I would be ashamed of citing some random ass North Carolina morning show too: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/l...-223573696

I would trust a local TV news source over "Two Guys With A Blog"-whoever they are!

[Syne]

That was https://medium.com/ , moron.

But I get it. You insist on using the sense of the word a woman would.
A woman wants "a relation or reference to a [her feelings]" or "an act of giving [her/her feelings] particular attention : consideration"
A man wants "high or special regard : esteem"
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respect

Esteem is earned. Consideration is just a common courtesy.
So MR's not gay. He's just in the wrong body. Catcher, eh?

[confused2]

Reluctantly I have to (sort of) agree with Syne about 'politeness' and 'respect' not being the same thing.
If you happened to be a really nice person that doesn't 'do' contempt (MR?) then they might well be the same thing. For someone that spits on homeless people - not the same thing.
In the world of "lick up and kick down" politeness only applies to those above or (possibly) equal (useful/not useful) where respect and useful/not useful are interchangeable.

[Magical Realist]

A brief primer on what respect means:

"We want to continue to create an inclusive environment, therefore, here are our top 10 ways to show respect to one another:

Be kind and courteous
Be polite, avoid interrupting or causing disturbances
Listen to others and respect differences in beliefs and opinions
Think before you speak, your language and tone
Lend a helping hand or ear and practice compassion
Avoid gossip and any conversations that may be considered discriminatory or bullying.
Respect personal space and personal property
Understand everyone has their own experiences and beliefs
Speak up if others around you are being disrespectful
Be willing to evolve and admit mistakes"

"Respect is an important component of personal self-identity and interpersonal relationships. It tends
to be a self-reinforcing behaviour. Treating someone with respect means:
• showing regard for their abilities and worth
• valuing their feelings and their views, even if you don’t necessarily agree with them
• accepting them on an equal basis and giving them the same consideration you would expect for
yourself."

"The word respect originally comes from “respectus” which means “attention”, consideration, or regard. Possessing a Latin origin, it can be defined as “regard for or of a feeling of the value or greatness of an individual, an individual’s quality or capacity, or something considered as an appearance of an individual quality or capacity.”

Respect plays a crucial role in both our personal identity and the relationships we have with others. It’s not just about showing respect to others but also about feeling respected ourselves. Being respected is an essential part of who we are as individuals and how we relate to those around us. In fact, feeling respected is often seen as a basic human right.

When we value and appreciate someone else, even if we don’t always agree with or approve of everything they say or do, that’s what we call respect. It means accepting the other person for who they are and making an effort not to demonstrate disrespect towards them. When we respect someone, we don’t judge them based on their attitudes, behaviors, or thoughts, and we don’t expect them to be anything other than themselves."

"Having respect for someone means you deeply admire that person, their abilities, qualities, beliefs, ideas, or achievements.

You can respect someone for their beliefs, even if you disagree.

On the other hand, showing respect means respecting others’ feelings, wishes, rights, and beliefs and treating them with courtesy. It’s about civility.

This means that even though you may have no respect for a person or their beliefs and you may loathe, hate, and detest them, there is no reason why you should not show them respect and be tolerant of them and their views."

I could go on and on, but I think this adequately shows what respecting others is all about. If you're too ethically retarded to grasp it, I suggest going back to grade school.

[Syne]

Again, zero citation of your source. But we can tell it's left-wing garbage, with the usual "inclusive" bullshit. This time from a London college's "community building" page.

Notice how fast MR completely abandoned actual definitions. Catcher for sure. Not man enough or confident enough to cite his sources or use anything near reputable definitions. Just a sad moron banding together with his fellow leftists to desperately make up bullshit.