RESPECT

Color:  Yellow/Gold – Think The Golden Rule

Treating people with respect helps us get along with each other, avoid and resolve conflicts, and create a positive social climate. Respectful behavior means treating others with civility and courtesy, accepting personal differences, listening to what others have to say, and refraining from ridiculing, embarrassing or hurting others.

Golden Rule

DO:  Treat others the way you want to be treated • Respect the dignity, privacy and freedom of all individuals • Value and honor all people, no matter what they can do for you or to you • Respect others’ property — take good care of property you are allowed to use and don’t take or use property without permission • Respect the autonomy of others — tellthem what they should know to make good choices about their own lives

DON’T:  Use or manipulate others • Abuse, demean or mistreat anyone

Tolerance and Acceptance

DO:  Judge others on their character, abilities and conduct without regard to race, religion, gender, where they live, how they dress or the amount of money they have • Be tolerant, respectful and accepting of those who are different from you • Listen to others and try to understand their points of view

Nonviolence 

DO:  Resolve disagreements, respond to insults and deal with anger peacefully and without violence

DON’T:  Use threats or physical force to get what you want or to express anger

Courtesy

DO:  Use good manners • Be courteous, polite and civil to everyone