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“There’s a big difference between kneeling down and bending over.”

George Carlin

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It's important to understand the difference between showing respect and letting others walk all over you. When you kneel down, it's a sign of respect, humility, or making a thoughtful choice to serve or honor someone or something. For example, people kneel in prayer or when asking someone to marry them. However, when you bend over, it often means you're letting someone take advantage of you without putting up any resistance. Imagine a person at work who always does extra jobs for everyone else because they feel they can't say no. This person isn't just being helpful; they're letting others push them around. In your life, knowing this difference helps you stand up for yourself while still being respectful to others. You should learn to recognize when you're being respectful out of your own choice versus when you’re being forced to do something uncomfortable or unfair. For instance, helping a friend because you genuinely want to is good, but doing it just because they threaten you is not.

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Authority Composure Control Defiance Dignity Posture Power dynamics Respect Self-respect Submission
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