Respect Week
The objective of Respect Week was to remind each and every one of us of the importance being polite. It encourages compassion, demands honor and acknowledges that every person in this campus is worthy of respect. Respect is not overrated – even when you're a teenager.
It is one of the greatest things we should portray and it should be easy, considering how big parents are about it. From young, we are taught that respect is mandatory – a do or die. And as we grow up, we learn that respect is a key component in life and come to appreciate its value. Hence, respecting others should come naturally to us like respecting our parents, teachers, friends, family and the list goes on and on. At the other end of the spectrum, we too have to work to earn their respect.
Did you last one week without cursing? Was it hard? If you did last, congratulations – you've succeeded in the challenge. But respect is much more than not cursing for a week. Showing respect can come in other forms. If you show consideration for someone, you are showing them respect. If you make it known you value their judgment, that too is a token of respect. Would this not create a better society today? After all, respect does not cost you anything.
When we harp on about respecting people, it includes accepting their background, culture and race. If you want to create a relationship, respect is vital. Friendship can never be borne, nor last if there is lack of respect. Just because friends have differing beliefs, does not mean they do not deserve to be respected. Respecting means accepting that not all individuals hold the same beliefs, have similar personalities or characteristics as you. In fact, the differing backgrounds, cultures and races is what makes this world a unique place. Even those who are mentally and physically challenged deserve every ounce of respect. Showing respect reflects the kind of people we are and brings out the best in us. It is common courtesy to 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you'.
During Respect Week, amusing pins were sold at the booth to remind us of how much we need to respect each other. Heart shaped balloons with student’s photos on them served as another reminder. So, it is safe to say that respect makes the world go round. Without it, civilization will fall to pieces. A round of applause to Respect Week committee members for the successful events conducted. Hopefully, respect between individuals will continue everyday regardless of the week.
'Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.' (Johann Wolfgang)
BY NUR HAMIZAH BINTI JAMAL
Some of the pins on sale during Respect Week
It is one of the greatest things we should portray and it should be easy, considering how big parents are about it. From young, we are taught that respect is mandatory – a do or die. And as we grow up, we learn that respect is a key component in life and come to appreciate its value. Hence, respecting others should come naturally to us like respecting our parents, teachers, friends, family and the list goes on and on. At the other end of the spectrum, we too have to work to earn their respect.
Did you last one week without cursing? Was it hard? If you did last, congratulations – you've succeeded in the challenge. But respect is much more than not cursing for a week. Showing respect can come in other forms. If you show consideration for someone, you are showing them respect. If you make it known you value their judgment, that too is a token of respect. Would this not create a better society today? After all, respect does not cost you anything.
When we harp on about respecting people, it includes accepting their background, culture and race. If you want to create a relationship, respect is vital. Friendship can never be borne, nor last if there is lack of respect. Just because friends have differing beliefs, does not mean they do not deserve to be respected. Respecting means accepting that not all individuals hold the same beliefs, have similar personalities or characteristics as you. In fact, the differing backgrounds, cultures and races is what makes this world a unique place. Even those who are mentally and physically challenged deserve every ounce of respect. Showing respect reflects the kind of people we are and brings out the best in us. It is common courtesy to 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you'.
During Respect Week, amusing pins were sold at the booth to remind us of how much we need to respect each other. Heart shaped balloons with student’s photos on them served as another reminder. So, it is safe to say that respect makes the world go round. Without it, civilization will fall to pieces. A round of applause to Respect Week committee members for the successful events conducted. Hopefully, respect between individuals will continue everyday regardless of the week.
'Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.' (Johann Wolfgang)
BY NUR HAMIZAH BINTI JAMAL
