Respect comes unnoticed.
Respect goes when demanded.

Respect is earned by exemplary action.
Respect goes with arrogant behavior.

Respect comes while doing every day deeds.
Respect does not need miracle performances.

Respect comes from respecting others.
Respect goes by making judgments on others.

Respect comes from helping with compassion.
Respect goes by helping with expectations.

Respect comes from being even keel under pressure.
Respect goes by searching for others to blame.

Respect comes from rational and consistent beaviour.
Respect goes by angry and instigating words.

Be kind and compassionate to people,
both rich and poor,
both powerful and weak,
both old and young,
both knowledgeable and ignorant,
Respect will come to you like the fragrance to a flower,
Unnoticed, yet enhances your life and existence.