How do you treat people?

:DThe way you would like to be treated?

The way you think they should be treated?

Or, do you treat everyone the same way, with respect?

If so, do you reciprocate?

Just curious?:rasta: pr

I treat everyone with respect, which coincides with how I want to be treated by others. However, those who are disrespectful to me receive the same treatment in return. :) :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Microwave

I treat everyone with respect, which coincides with how I want to be treated by others. However, those who are disrespectful to me receive the same treatment in return. :) :thumbsup:

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I realized, i forgot to put what I do. SAME thing Microwave.

My problem is, it is very difficult for me to be rude and mean. Takes so much energy. So, lately, I just walk away and completely avoid the person. Which, psychologically speaking, is not a good thing to do.

However, when I weigh it all out mentally...it is too much, physically. So, I guess I process it..like, how much will this matter 10 years from now, 20? Then I choose to 'let it go' or continue to avoid the person, until I can figure out a better answer.

Then, I remain reserved, sometimes for a very long time. Once I make a firm decision, it usually, is to confront the person with their rude behavior or whatever.

<No sense being angry with someone, if they have no clue what I am angry with them about>

It is almost like letting them live rent free in my head.

Eventually, I take a stand. :jointsmile: pr

I used to be like Microwave and return rudeness or disrespect and then, like you, painretreat, I decided I wasn't going to waste the time nor energy to get angry because as you pointed out, it's a way of letting "them", control you. If they "make" you angry, then they're controlling you. Rise above the pettiness and repay disrespect with respect, not only does it usually freak 'em out, but a lot of times it makes them see or realize their immaturity. Then they wanna be friends and find out how you do it. :)
After they find out I've been a martial artist for many years, since I was a teen, (I usually don't tell anyone) and when I get the opportunity to teach them a thing or two about themselves and how to better be in real control of yourself, instead of simply believing yourself to be in control when really you're not. The philosophy of peace and working together in unity almost always accomplishes more than the individual by themselves. :thumbsup:

I kill 'em with kindness! If they're super rude I may patronize though...:cool:

As a rule I just try to be kind to everyone, with disregard as to whether or not they deserve it. It's much easier on me not to waste my time discerning who deserves my respect or not.. The most respectful thing I can do for myself is to just be nice to everybody and ignore them if they don't return the favor. :D

I'm actually quite the turnaround, though. In my teenage years I was a very angry bitch and I was proud of it. Maybe I just tired myself out, and that's why I'm so mild-mannered now. :rolleyes:

Don't let stupid people live rent free in your head. Getting into it with assholes just wastes valuable time that could be spent in an asshole free zone.

I treat other people just the same way I would like to be treated. Life always gives back what we give to others.

The way they want to be treated ;)

I look at it this way, "Ignorance is truly BLISS".


Sic Semper Tyrannus

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