Respect
Respect
Respect, especially in the Army is a very important value to live by. It is much more than just talking kindly and listening to someone, it is the process of taking into consideration someone’s emotions, feelings and needs. You must also focus on their ideas, thoughts, and preferences. It is showing someone that you value their time; that you care what they have to say. Showing someone respect allows that person to know and acknowledge that you comprehend and believe in what they are saying, it is important to allow someone to feel your respect for them. Behavior and attitude will allow the person demanding respect to feel that respect. When we respect each other, people get along easier and avoid the unnecessary conflict associated with a lack of respect. For those of us in the military, this is very important. Respect is not only shown verbally, but also by one’s behaviors and actions. For example, if someone (be it a soldier or not) you respect asks you to do something—you should show him or her the respect they are asking for and do what they say. Don’t argue, just do it. In the Army this often comes into play on a daily basis. If someone you respect asks you to do something, you should do it immediately and without hesitation. You should do it quickly. For instance, if someone asks you to go knock out twenty-five push-ups, mountain-climbers, dips, pull-ups, crab walks, bear crawls, or another exercise, you should immediately show them the respect and do it. Do it fast and do not complain. Do not question them, do not ask for further explanation, and do not do anything other then what they ask. That might give them the impression that you do not respect them. If you perform the duty they ask, it will help show them you respect them and their word or authority. When someone has the feeling that you are respecting him or her, than they will behave accordingly. If someone gets the impression that you are not respecting what they have to say, they
Respect, especially in the Army is a very important value to live by. It is much more than just talking kindly and listening to someone, it is the process of taking into consideration someone’s emotions, feelings and needs. You must also focus on their ideas, thoughts, and preferences. It is showing someone that you value their time; that you care what they have to say. Showing someone respect allows that person to know and acknowledge that you comprehend and believe in what they are saying, it is important to allow someone to feel your respect for them. Behavior and attitude will allow the person demanding respect to feel that respect. When we respect each other, people get along easier and avoid the unnecessary conflict associated with a lack of respect. For those of us in the military, this is very important. Respect is not only shown verbally, but also by one’s behaviors and actions. For example, if someone (be it a soldier or not) you respect asks you to do something—you should show him or her the respect they are asking for and do what they say. Don’t argue, just do it. In the Army this often comes into play on a daily basis. If someone you respect asks you to do something, you should do it immediately and without hesitation. You should do it quickly. For instance, if someone asks you to go knock out twenty-five push-ups, mountain-climbers, dips, pull-ups, crab walks, bear crawls, or another exercise, you should immediately show them the respect and do it. Do it fast and do not complain. Do not question them, do not ask for further explanation, and do not do anything other then what they ask. That might give them the impression that you do not respect them. If you perform the duty they ask, it will help show them you respect them and their word or authority. When someone has the feeling that you are respecting him or her, than they will behave accordingly. If someone gets the impression that you are not respecting what they have to say, they