Respect and Tolerance

First posted a year to date.

I have decided to touch on the dodgy subject of Respect. It is said Respect is earned not deserved. You might posit Respect goes with a title but I do not agree. When one is in a position of respect, it is only how they carry themselves that earns them that respect. Hence, you would find people disrespecting an otherwise esteemed office.
It is the way we carry ourselves that earns us respect. Some will argue that money earns respect. To an extent. Actually it will earn you “fanfool respect’ and useless friends.
Even the way we dress earns us respect. No matter how worn out your clothes, once you are well groomed and properly attired, you garner respect.
Now with respect comes tolerance. Absolute tolerance. I used to be on a short leash. Today I look back on some insults and smile within. To understand the layman, at times you have to kowtow to their standard. I remember when I was advised to go to school and earn a doctorate degree. That same person advised me to learn English as a language and travel in bourgeois circles. My day was made. I have since refused to discuss my educational background. My tolerance of that uncouth behavior during and subsequently, made this person to respect more. I rose above. I believe we must all live as one for the simple reason that none will live forever. Each is bound to depart this earth plane.
Diction of language plays a vital role in earning respect. When you go guns blazing with choice words, the people around you tend to stare and condemn you. On the other hand, a carefully worded response not only draws admiration and respect but gives you secret admirers.
Most often, front desk workers are the easy and worst culprits. That is what we all say but in reality, you and I are the real culprits. We are our own front desk workers.
Let us take a minute to sit and reflect on our lives; our doings; our actions. This life that we boast about is not ours. We are only caretakers. We will pass away one day. Do you want to be remembered as arrogant and disrespectful or loving, tolerant, respected and respectful?

I am only a messenger.
I have come to deliver.
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