Respect is reciprocal, but most times it doesn't work that way as Respect is a feeling of admiration for somebody because of their good qualities or achievements. Hence, Respect is usually earned rather than just reciprocated. It is Courtesy and acting respectfully that could be reciprocated, but having utmost respect for someone comes from your admiration of such person or the actions and achievements of such a person. For instance, I can have utmost respect for someone who I have never seen. That person didn't need to reciprocate any respect to earn mine.
Respect is a Universal word and also a Universal action, as in every facet of life, there must be a share of respect amongst humans be it in Church, Sports, Organization, School, or other work place. Most often in work places, Employers and high ranking workers enforces Respect through Fear, but there is a difference between a person doing something out of fear of the consequences for failing to perform an action and doing something out of respect
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