Respektas
Respektas, or respect, is a Lithuanian term that denotes the attitude or feeling of esteem and consideration directed toward a person, group, principle, or institution. It encompasses both an inner regard and outward behavior that acknowledges dignity, rights, and social norms. Respect can be directed at individuals, social roles, traditions, or ideas, and is often expected in interpersonal interactions and formal settings.
Origin and usage: The term respektas is borrowed from Latin respectus and shares cognates with similar words
Forms and cultural variation: In practice, respektas is shown through polite speech, listening, deference to appropriate
Ethical perspective: Respect for persons is a central idea in moral philosophy and human-rights discourse. It
Contemporary usage: In daily life and online settings, respektas underpins civil, non-abusive communication and collaborative cultures.