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Personal Narrative: Repair Of Our Country Through Respect

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Repair of Our Country Through Respect. Throughout life we were taught how to act and behave. We were taught by your parent's, teachers, as well as our own senses of your surroundings. Each and every person goes through life in a different atmosphere. The word respect basically means the way you understand something, and embracing the similarities or differences. The way you and I understand something, others may be complete opposite side of the fence in their point of view on the same topic. This is where Respect ultimately comes to play. Respect is acknowledging these differences while not letting the difference come between you in a negative way. I personally view respect as a positive influence, never negative no matter how its used. Respect used properly by all can help better the …show more content…

This country is divided by opposite views from people of different beliefs, race, ethics, and up bringing, most of which have zero respect of their opposition. It is very unlikely to change the political, religious, or personal beliefs of an adult, or children of said adult. This being said, if you respect and embrace the difference, you can begin to understand the other sides point of view. Not agreeing with something is not a sign of lack of respect. You can not agree but still respect the person, and still help that person when in need. Before you impose into other's lifestyle, put your self into their shoes and think about how strongly someone feels about their belief, would you want someone putting their nose into your business which does not affect them at all. There is a definite line between right and wrong. I am not conveying in any means you should respect wrong doings such as assault, murder, theft or any other crimes. Criminals have a different definition of respect in their vocabulary. To criminals respect is something

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