Editing Respect (section)

{{short description|Feeling of regard for someone or something}}
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{{redirect|Respectability|the nonprofit organization|RespectAbility|the form of discourse|Respectability politics}}

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[[File:Silence and Respect.jpg|thumb|right|A sign entreating "silence and respect" at [[Arlington National Cemetery]]]]
'''Respect''', also called '''esteem''', is a positive [[feeling]] or deferential action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings.<ref>{{multiref2
|1={{cite web|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respect|title=respect|work=Merriam Webster|access-date = December 13, 2017}}
|2={{cite web|url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/respect|title=respect|work=Cambridge Dictionary|access-date = December 14, 2017}}
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In many [[cultures]], people are considered to be worthy of respect until they prove otherwise. Some people may earn special respect through their exemplary actions or social roles. In "honor cultures", respect is more often earned in this way then granted by default.<ref>{{cite book|last=Sommers|first=Tamler|title=Why Honor Matters|year=2018|publisher=Basic Books|isbn=9780465098873}}</ref> Courtesies that show respect may include simple words and phrases like "[[Gratitude|thank you]]" in the [[Western world|West]] or "{{transliteration|sa|[[namaste]]}}" in the [[Indian subcontinent]], or simple physical signs like a slight [[bowing|bow]], a [[smile]], direct [[eye contact]], or a [[handshake]]. Such acts may have very different interpretations depending on the [[culture|cultural context]].  The end goal is for all people to be treated with respect.