I think the big thing is that what most people define as respect, I define as basic human civility. One of the princeton dictionary definitions of respect is:"an attitude of admiration or esteem"I believe that admiration, esteem, and compliance should be earned, whether somebody's your friend or the president of the United States.now if you're going by this definition of respect:"Respect is the objective, unbiased consideration and regard for the rights, values, beliefs and property of all people. Kant's categorical imperative as well as what is commonly understood of being a gentleman incorporate the concept of respect. "Then sure, I respect everybody and respect is how you gain respect. It's a semantical question really.