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I've always preferred "courtesy" as describing the way I treat people who haven't yet earned substantive respect. Doesn't seem to be common usage, though.
by prodigal_erik 14y ago
I've always preferred "courtesy" as describing the way I treat people who haven't yet earned substantive respect. Doesn't seem to be common usage, though.
- Mz 14y agoI think of it in terms of respecting someone's boundaries vs. respecting their character or ability. I wonder what other words might help express this concept.
- JonnieCache 14y agoI think perhaps "positive" or "negative" respect, in the manner of Isaiah Berlin's positive and negative liberty.