Respect - An expression of self
Respect - An expression of self The Cultural Norm In India, we teach our children to respect their parents and elders. It is considered righteous and a sign of good upbringing. People often assume that respect means not talking back, touching the feet of elders, or never raising one's voice before them. These are expressions of respect. But what does respect really mean? Respect is the Value Respect does not originate outwardly. It arises from the value we recognise in others. It is when you pause while the person you respect is speaking—not because interrupting is considered disrespectful, but because you genuinely wish to listen and understand their point of view. It is when your body naturally bows—not merely to follow a ritual, but because you value their presence. It is when your voice remains gentle even when you know they are mistaken—not because you fear them, but because you value the relationship more than the need to win an argument, and because one m...