DO YOU NEED TO EARN RESPECT?

re·spect

rəˈspekt/

noun

1. 1.

   a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
2. 2.

   a particular aspect, point, or detail.

   
   

verb

1. 1.

   

   admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

   
   

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Reading the definition of respect above, doesn't it seem that respect is something that is earned?

A whole lot of people who spent eight years making fun of our president are not demanding that we "show some respect" for the incoming president-elect.

Hmm.... not yet.