Granted Quote by Anonymous
“It is also, I would guess, a universal that in all societies people value respectability granted to them.”
About This Quote
People universally seek respectability, a social value granted by others.
In simple terms: Societies value being respected.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate behavior that earns respect.
Themes
social norms
respect
universality
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
sociological
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- community leadership
- public speaking
- online presence
- political life
Key Concepts
Status
social capital
cultural value
Questions to Reflect On
- What does respect mean to you?
- How can you earn genuine respect?
A Different Perspective
Respectability can be superficial and dependent on cultural bias.
![“I think that [respect for people] is of profound importance because it means you are caring and you trust them to do the right thing.” quote by Stephen Covey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/327/stephen-covey-339_caring_i-think-that-respect-for-people-is-of-pr_216055.jpg)
