posted on Apr, 12 2010 @ 10:10 PM
First off, I don't believe Obama is regarded as a 'weakling' at all
It takes a strong and confident individual to adopt another's customary form of respect, knowing that in doing so, they are adopting the
that's why it's called 'respect'
Obama is thus publicly demonstrating respect. This in turn publicly bestows visible respect for the other, before the other's people
When someone comes to your home and treats you with obvious respect --- doesn't that increase your seeming 'worth' before your family ? Doesn't
it make you feel good ?
People who're successful in the vast service industry know the importance of treating all clients, no matter how apparently humble, with what appears
'genuine respect' ?
Why does the service industry train its workers in the importance of the 'Yes Sir', 'Thank you Sir', 'Hope you enjoy your stay/day, Sir', '
If I can be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to let me know, Sir' ? Do they do it because they like expelling air ? No. They
do it because it's good for business. Because it makes a good impression. Because it results in positive word-of-mouth. And because it generates
Why do clear expressions of respect increase business ? It's because it makes the client feel valued, important and respected. So obviously,
clients enjoy being treated with respect
Obama would be very successful in virtually any industry you care to name. Because he knows and understands the fundamentals
Do Americans 'feel better' about themselves when foreign dignitaries are shown on the news to be treating American politicians, people and culture
with obvious respect ? I believe they do
It's the same with the people of other nations -- particularly when it's the President of the United States who's seen to be respectful of them
and their culture
I believe Obama is earning the respect of other nations. He's a great ambassador