You bring up an interesting point. I've been in a number of interviews to hire people. On of the questions we ask of potential hires is what they expect of their leadership. With Afro-Americans and especially females, the common respect is respect. The first few times I heard it, I thought it odd. But as it became more and more of a theme it dawned on me there is something cultural. I'm not sure where it's originating whether it be school, church or other entity, but it's really common. Because of time, we really haven't tried to determine what the word specifically means to them.
:: Because of time, we really haven’t tried to determine what the word specifically means to them. ::
It means that any and all criticism of any type directed at them is “disrespect”. As a businessman you now understand that such things lead only to “job-for-life” attitudes.
Aretha
I also notice the “black-demand-respek” dynamic.
It’s like the game is to demand respect from others while giving as little respect as possible.
It is a crude parody of civilized culture.