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3 Uplifting Stories: Respecting Others

Respecting others is a mark of good character and builds a solid foundation for all our relationships. Respecting others Famous Japanese entrepreneur Kõnosuke Matsushita (1894-1989) once invited some friends to have dinner at a restaurant. He ordered good steaks for everyone, and all of his friends finished their steaks with delight, except Matsushita. Seeing the ...

Helen London

A field with dying flowers.

To Respect Others Is to Respect Yourself

This is an example of the importance of showing respect to everyone. A blogger in the hotel management industry shared an experience that is a valuable lesson for everyone. While applying for a job, the blogger went through several rounds of interviews for a position as an assistant to the general manager of a hotel. ...

Tatiana Denning

A hotel lobby.

Australia: Respect for Life, Equality for All

According to the Australian government’s statement on values from its immigration website on life in Australia: “Australian society values respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of law, Parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women and a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, tolerance, fair ...

Max Lu

The national capital in Canberra.

Why Did Xiao He Abandon His Post?

What made Xiao He abandon his post? It was because he understood that whoever had Han Xin fight for him, gained control of China. Han Xin was a genius, but at first was not well-known in the Han military camps. He once violated a military law and was to be executed along with 13 others. ...

Nspirement Staff

How a Lowly Servant in Ancient China Won the Respect of an Empire

There is a story from ancient China about Emperor Tang Wenzong, the 15th emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who had an exquisite pillow carved of precious white jade that he hid among his draperies. However, one day it disappeared. Emperor Tang was shocked, as his inner palace was very secure. Only his concubines could gain ...

Jack Roberts

Black and white photo of three men dressed in ancient Chinese clothing.