Every time you interact with someone you should give them a base level of respect. How they respond determines the amount of respect you continue to proceed with.

    • over_clox@lemmy.world
      31·
      10 months ago

      So if a stranger disrespects me, I should disrespect them more?

      Sounds like a mutual self destructive relationship if you ask me. Someone either has to be the better person, or just walk away.

      • Maeve@kbin.social
        1·
        10 months ago

        Eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind, but if you can’t avoid a fight, ftw. Not words, talk is cheap, but in my corner of the world guns are ubiquitous too. There’s a difference between doormat/whipping person and hostile but at the end of the day, survival instinct is strong.

      • ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.worldOP
        54·
        10 months ago

        Walking away is just as disrespectful as dropping to their level. It sends the same message just with less effort.

    • Pons_Aelius@kbin.social
      32·
      10 months ago

      I disagree with you that there is a minimum anyone deserves.

      Past a certain point you are disrespecting yourself to allow them to be in your presence or have any contact with you.