Respect or Regard

Summary

The article distinguishes respect, an internal feeling and attitude towards a person regardless of their status, from regard, which is an external gesture based on roles and positions.

Abstract

The text explores the nuanced difference between respect and regard, emphasizing that while many people use these terms interchangeably, they hold distinct meanings. Respect is described as an internal sentiment that one holds towards another, transcending age, position, or achievements. It is about treating everyone with the same level of dignity and is foundational to healthy relationships. In contrast, regard is portrayed as a formal acknowledgment of someone's external attributes, such as their role, age, or status. The article encourages readers to cultivate uniform respect for all individuals, suggesting that true respect is shown by accepting people's behavior without judgment and connecting with their intrinsic nature rather than their societal roles.

Opinions

Respect is an attitude and feeling that should be extended to everyone, not just those one wishes to impress.
Regard is more about following social protocols and extending courtesies based on someone's position or role.
Respect is tied to our vision for others and should be independent of a person's achievements or status.
The author quotes Richard Branson, emphasizing that respect is about treating everyone equally, not just those in higher positions.
The article suggests that respect is about radiating positive thoughts, speaking well, and behaving cordially towards all individuals.
It is argued that regard should not be confused with respect, as the former is based on external factors while the latter is an internal, uniform sentiment towards others.
The text advocates for accepting people's behavior as a form of respect and building authentic respect by connecting with who they are beyond their roles.
The author believes that one's thoughts, words, and behavior should be consistent across all individuals to demonstrate true respect.

What differentiates, Respect from Regard?

Have you ever thought about the difference between respect and regard? Recently, I questioned some of my friends on this but did not get any satisfying explanation. For them, it’s the same.

Contrary to popular belief, regard and respect are different.

Regard is a gesture, that is more external in nature. It’s shown to people for their roles and positions.

Whereas, respect is internal. It’s the feeling and vibration radiated for who the person is.

“Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.” Richard Branson

When you think of respect, you need to ask yourself, “How well do I treat someone who is junior in age or designation, or has achieved lesser than me?”

Respect is an attitude and feeling towards a person. It is not related to position, status or age. It’s our vision for others. We can show respect to anyone, irrespective of, who he is? It depends on our parameter to respect people. Respect is for the being, for who we are.

Each individual is to be equally and uniformly respected. We should radiate nice thoughts, speak well and behave cordially with people. This is how respect is radiated to them.

Respect is the foundation of our relationships.

Regard is formal. According to roles and position, we need to extend courtesies and follow protocols externally. So regard is for people’s role and position.

Do not equate regard with respect.

We extend regard for people’s age, knowledge, achievements, wealth, roles or position.

Our respect should not change according to people’s role. Respect every individual for who they are, for their qualities, nature. You may have differences of opinion but you continue to respect them.

You can respect everyone by accepting their behavior and not questioning it. Connect to who they are, before connecting to the roles they play to build a foundation of authentic respect.

Your vibrations of thoughts, words and behavior should be the same for everyone, your respect should be uniform for everyone.

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