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Respect the Feelings of Others
Throughout our life journey, we are destined to have many
people around us in the form of relatives, friends, neighbors, co-workers,
classmates and even strangers. They all play an important role in our lives and
help us to evolve as strong human beings. So, having respect for the feelings
of others is essential for us to grow as strong individuals.
As human beings, we are all unique in our own way so those
around us may have different thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors in
accordance with their own needs and motivations. They may not react the same
way in any given situation as we do.
By respecting the feelings of others, we encourage them to
share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a more friendly way, which
reinforces relationships. However, having respect for others is not enough,
we must show them that we care about them through empathy and understanding. We
should never advise without being asked. Nor should we ever criticize or
lecture others because we do not know them well enough to judge.
The best way to respect the feelings of others is by
listening to them with empathy and in a nonjudgmental way so that they can
share their feelings comfortably. After all, we all have more similarities
underneath our skin color, race, gender, religion, and even political opinions.
Furthermore, the truth is that everyone deserves respect. We
should treat each other in a way we expect to be treated. If in any case, our
actions or words are going to affect others, we need to consider their feelings
before making comments that may affect others. I like to refer to these as
toothpaste words. Once they come out, you can’t put them back in the tube.
It only requires a little bit of effort to make others feel
valued. Therefore, we should learn how to respect the feelings of others to
sustain relationships and have a happy life.
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