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SCMP Reporter

When you are  talking, do you want others to respect and listen to you? I do. I think  everyone does.
I think if I have other people's attention,  I will be more confident.
If you respect others,  they, too, will feel more confident.
Many people  do better in life when they are shown respect. It makes us feel that whatever we are doing or saying is worthwhile.
Respect is not a difficult thing to show.  It not only  affects others but also yourself. If you respect others, they will respect you.
Lee Hoi-ki, Shun Lee Catholic Secondary School
From the Editor
Thanks for your letter, Hoi-ki. You have brought up a very important topic. Respect is an essential ingredient for healthy relationships. If we are not respected by our parents, family, friends and teachers, we may feel unworthy.
And if we do not respect others, they are likely to resent us, and not show us respect in return.
Sometimes it can be hard to respect people, for example, if they have a different opinion. But it is times like these that it is most important to respect others.
Even if we disagree with somebody, by respecting their opinions and giving them the opportunity to express themselves, problems can be rationally discussed and arguments  avoided.
If you  respect others, even when you don't support their words or actions, you will  gain more respect.
And what's more, you will learn to respect yourself.
Karly, Sub-editor



Respect is a crucial part of everyday life