How do you define RESPECT without using the dictionary or using the word itself in the definition?

when a person values another's opinion and thoughts then treats that person with dignity, it shows how valuable that person is to the other. that is my answer.

on a side note.....respect has to be earned, it shouldn't be handed out freely...the people who say to their kids that they have to respect their teacher have no idea what respect is and are causing more harm then good. that idea of respect cheapens the idea of it and is is therefore not shown properly.

Define Respect

Well first you can not define I word without using other words. If your trying to show the difference between courteous and respect you have to give examples. The biggest problem is that we use the word respect instead of courtesy. The phrases should go "be courteous to your teacher, policeman, etc. " Respect must be earned over time and felt inside the person while a courtesy can be given to anyone. The problem is most people don't understand this difference and confuse the two words. Hope this helps

I'm not entirely sure you can effectively define respect. It's more of a feeling, no? Possibly the definition could be, 'A feeling of regard towards another person or thing.' Would that work?

Although then of course, we have the issue of what exactly a definition of, 'regard,' would be...

And yes, I think you can definately be courteous towards someone without automatically respecting them. I remember once having a truly awful French teacher at school. I was always polite towards her, but I never respected her as a teacher. She was just too dreadful! But then, I guess I still respected her as a person...

I don't know. I guess it all depends upon your personal idea of what exactly, 'respect,' entails.

Yes, you can be courteous without feeling respect for a person, absolutely. I can hold open the door for someone carrying an armful of packages. That's being courteous. To have respect for that person, I would have to know them or know OF them first.

As a definition, respect: appreciating a person for their character, knowledge, intellect, abilities, manner, and/or having attained a great, venerable age. Therefore, honoring them with your complete attention when they speak and considering fully their advice, acknowledging that they most likely know more than you or have a better take on a situation. Letting them take center stage. Deferring to their opinion.

Letting them have the first cookie...and the last, is a bonus. heh

Gregory Tyse; My definition of the word "respect" is; A Person, place or thing that one holds in high-regard

Do as Jesus said and treat others as you would want to be treated.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me R-E-S-P-E-C-T take care of T-C-B hope that song helps!!!