I remember having a long debate with an HR weenie about the difference between Respect and Loyalty.
I was taught early in life and in the military that respect comes from a position, rank, age, etc. That is due independent of the individual due to the title, experience, etc.
Loyalty on the other hand is earned by the way the individual acts.
Thus: Respect the rank, not the person.
The HR weenie kept trying to tell me that you can’t be loyal if you don’t respect the person and loyalty is to the position not the individual. We “settled” on agreeing to disagree, but I never had a good relationship with management after that conversation.
Have you guys checked out the president’s tweets? One of the best qproofs yet!
I agree.
I start out trying to show respect and courtesy to everyone, regardless of office or rank or age. But they can work their way out of my respect when their actions say they don’t deserve it.
I even tried with 0vomit. After his election I stood back for awhile to see what he would do. Regardless of his politics and his inexperience and his total lack of qualifications, he could have been a positive force. He quickly showed us that he was not. He quickly showed us who and what he was. I’ve called him 0vomit ever since.