What is Respect?
Showing respect is an important part of life, and there are many different ways you can show respect. Respect can come in many forms and to many things including yourself, others, property, and to the planet.
Show Some Respect
You have probably heard the word 'respect' from adults like teachers and parents in your life. You may even think you know what the word means. But do you know what respect looks like in everyday life?
Having respect for someone means that you like the way that person acts, works, or the way that persons treats you and others. Treating someone with respect means that you interact with them in a way that shows that you care about their well-being and how they feel. When you respect someone, you treat them kindly and use good manners. Sometimes it means doing things for them or listening to their instructions.
Respecting Others
Showing respect to others can be done in different ways. When meeting someone new, shaking hands is a sign of respect. When someone is talking to you, make sure you are listening to what they are saying. Make good eye contact, in Canadian culture it is considered respectful to look people in their eyes when you talk with them. This however, is not the case in all cultures such as Indigenous cultures. It is important to be mindful of whether eye contact is seen as respectful or not with whom you are speaking with.
You can also show respect when you talk to someone. Don't say things that might be hurtful or mean. You should always strive to be respectful to everyone you talk too... for example use words like, 'please' and/or 'thank you', 'pardon or excuse me'.
Respecting Yourself
Of course, you deserve respect, too. You can respect your body by exercising and eating healthy food. Say 'no' to things that would harm your body or make you sick. Drink enough water during the day and make sure you get good rest at night.
Although it may sound strange, you can even speak kindly to yourself. Don't let the little voice in your head put you down. Give yourself positive pep talks so that you can feel encouraged and motivated to work hard and succeed!
Show Some Respect
You have probably heard the word 'respect' from adults like teachers and parents in your life. You may even think you know what the word means. But do you know what respect looks like in everyday life?
Having respect for someone means that you like the way that person acts, works, or the way that persons treats you and others. Treating someone with respect means that you interact with them in a way that shows that you care about their well-being and how they feel. When you respect someone, you treat them kindly and use good manners. Sometimes it means doing things for them or listening to their instructions.
Respecting Others
Showing respect to others can be done in different ways. When meeting someone new, shaking hands is a sign of respect. When someone is talking to you, make sure you are listening to what they are saying. Make good eye contact, in Canadian culture it is considered respectful to look people in their eyes when you talk with them. This however, is not the case in all cultures such as Indigenous cultures. It is important to be mindful of whether eye contact is seen as respectful or not with whom you are speaking with.
You can also show respect when you talk to someone. Don't say things that might be hurtful or mean. You should always strive to be respectful to everyone you talk too... for example use words like, 'please' and/or 'thank you', 'pardon or excuse me'.
Respecting Yourself
Of course, you deserve respect, too. You can respect your body by exercising and eating healthy food. Say 'no' to things that would harm your body or make you sick. Drink enough water during the day and make sure you get good rest at night.
Although it may sound strange, you can even speak kindly to yourself. Don't let the little voice in your head put you down. Give yourself positive pep talks so that you can feel encouraged and motivated to work hard and succeed!
What does respect mean to you... use words, pictures and/or your own creation to demonstrate your thinking.
Why might Miss Davies have selected the virtue of Respect for September - the beginning of the school year?
Why might Miss Davies have selected the virtue of Respect for September - the beginning of the school year?
Quotes
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Explain the meaning in one, all, or a combination of these quotes shown above?
Create your own quote or message.
Create your own quote or message.
Watch the videos above...
What is the message? How was it conveyed? Who is it directed at? Why is the message important?
What is the message? How was it conveyed? Who is it directed at? Why is the message important?
Demonstrating Respect
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Explain how you can demonstrate respect in each of the situations shown above.
Songs About Respect
