The document discusses the dimensions and nature of respect. It defines respect as deferential regard or esteem for someone or something. It then outlines six dimensions of respect: curiosity, attention, dialogue, sensitivity, empowerment, and healing. It discusses that respect starts with curiosity about others and moves to giving full attention, engaging in dialogue, being sensitive to others, empowering others, and having the ability to heal. The document also notes that respect is demonstrated through actions, not just words. It presents a hierarchy of respect with God at the top, then self, then others. It lists signs of respect as speaking courteously, caring for belongings, considering expectations, listening to others, showing kindness, and accepting others.

1. RESPECT
To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem;
To avoid violation of or interference with;
The feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard;
The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
SIX DIMENSIONS OF
RESPECT
1. Curiosity
2. Attention
3. Dialogue
4. Sensitivity
5.
Empowerment
6. Healing

2. 1. CURIOSITY – Respect starts with curiosity. We
have an interest in that person. We want to know
as much about them as possible, or at least a few
key things to start with.
2. ATTENTION – If curiosity is satisfied, we move to
give that person our full attention. Indeed, our
curiosity grows too, because that person begins
to assume value in our eyes.
3. DIALOGUE – Lots of attention leads to dialogue
because that is the only way we can learn about
our new interest. We communicate verbally as
much as possible because we respect that person
enough to want to hear what they have to say.

3. 4. SENSITIVITY – This is at the core of respect.
Accepting the person as they are without
wanting to change them to suit us; fully
acknowledging their values, culture, identity and
who they want to be.
5. EMPOWERMENT – Being curious about
someone, giving our attention to, having a dialogue
with, him or her, and being sensitive to their needs
represent the greatest form of empowerment we
can grant to another human being.
6. HEALING – Respect has the capacity to heal,
especially when we have had past experiences
that have been very hurtful or traumatic, so this
last dimension is important.

4. WHAT IS RESPECT?
Self respect is not about what we do, but who we are. It is
about feeling valued. It is about being able to stand
tall and feel proud of and for ourselves just because we
exist. It is about loving ourselves for ourselves
- just because we are.
Respect is demonstrated by our actions, not our words.
And when those actions are absent, especially at a trivial
or simple level, there is also a distinct lack of respect. In
every relationship respect goes hand-in-hand with love and
commitment. You cannot love someone you don't respect
or are not prepared to commit to, even for a short time.

6. HIERARCHY OF RESPECT
1. GOD
2.SELF
3.OTHERS
SIGNS OF RESPECT
1. Speak courteously to
others.
2.Take special care of your
own and other people’s
belongings.
3. Consider and follow the
expectations of your
family, class, school
and community.
4.Listen to the ideas and
suggestions of other people.
5.Showing kindness and
consideration.
6. Accepting others for who
they are.

7. HIERARCHY OF RESPECT
1. GOD
2.SELF
3.OTHERS
SIGNS OF RESPECT
1. Speak courteously to
others.
2.Take special care of your
own and other people’s
belongings.
3. Consider and follow the
expectations of your
family, class, school
and community.
4.Listen to the ideas and
suggestions of other people.
5.Showing kindness and
consideration.
6. Accepting others for who
they are.