(September 5, 2014 at 9:13 am)FatAndFaithless Wrote:(September 5, 2014 at 9:10 am)Brian37 Wrote: "I demand you stop" is what "respect" means, having nothing to do with a mutual relationship.
Erm..I don't think that's really accurate.
YES IT IS,
People subconsciously protect their ego all the time without realizing they are doing that.
"Respect" is an abused word and does not mean what you would like it to mean. It is used to hide from conflict and criticism.
I hate that word and I will never use it.
"Would you be nice to me" as a request, can be said with those words without the ego baggage "respect" has.
If that person you make that request to does not, then YOU have the choice to continue to deal with them or not.
