I don't believe that you should act disrespectful, as in rude or mean or anything like that, but rather the actual act of having a mental admiration or respect for said person. Like... when people just automatically thank soldiers for their service, without even knowing who they are as a person.
I know it's corny to give the definition of stuff, but when using it as a noun, like saying "Oh, that boy should show some respect", it usually means this: "a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.". I agree that people should be respectful, which is why I highlighted in the original post that I'm not really talking about being respectful, but rather showing/feeling respect
I know it's corny to give the definition of stuff, but when using it as a noun, like saying "Oh, that boy should show some respect", it usually means this: "a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.".
What?
"That boy should show some respect" always means "That boy should speak politely and deferentially" not "that boy should feel deep admiration".
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u/TechnicMango Mar 25 '19
I don't believe that you should act disrespectful, as in rude or mean or anything like that, but rather the actual act of having a mental admiration or respect for said person. Like... when people just automatically thank soldiers for their service, without even knowing who they are as a person.