Respect and How to Show It

Fill in the blank: When we accept other people’s differences, they feel _______ to and respected. This is how to treat others who have different opinions and to respect others despite their differences.

• listened

• ignored

• judged

• superior

True or False: Shouting at a person is respectful behavior.

• True

• False

It is better to say, 'What you have done is wrong' instead of calling someone a 'bad person' because:

• It focuses on the action, not the person.

• It makes the person feel worse.

• It ignores the mistake.

• It encourages bad behavior.

Fill in the blank: Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Accept _______.

• yourself

• defeat

• failure

• criticism

What should you do if people involved in a disrespectful situation are very upset?

• Shout at them

• Wait for them to calm down

• Ignore them

• Force them to apologize

Fill in the blank: When you’re wrong, it’s important to _______ to others.

• apologize

• ignore

• blame

• argue

• laugh

It is important to congratulate others when they are respectful because:

• It encourages positive behavior.

• It makes them feel bad.

• It is unnecessary.

• It shows disrespect.

What is most important in a diverse school?

• Having the same opinions

• Maintaining respect among peers

• Competing with others

• Ignoring differences

Fill in the blank: Practicing humility, respecting other people’s time, and trying to be _______ are important variables in school.

• empathetic

• argumentative

• indifferent

• impatient

True or False: It is easy for others to respect us if we don’t respect ourselves.

• True

• False