why do women say they want respect?
355074
because they are stuck with that guy already and are unable to move on, cause they already have low self esteem and think that no one else will take them... so they just conform
3470
From a woman's point of view, because we are feeling neglected. We like to be given a chance to show we do have opinions, we like spending more time with you, and we like feeling like an equal. Sometimes trying to let you know this comes out wrong and we get frustrated and argue.
251222
respect is to be earned not asked for.
838251
I know what you mean. When you mention a problem to a woman, they sympathize, but dont neccessarily jump into action. If you tell a man, they always have this need to act and make it better. They take it as a quest or challenge they need to accomplish. Its partly that through time, its been the mans job to act. To hunt, work, fight, find, get and protect their woman and children. Women on the otherhand have often been passive creatures. It is also partly the fact that many men are uncomfortable with or unaccustomed to dealing with emotional matters, to just talking about a problem in order to make it better and just being a shoulder to cry on rather than an arm to hold a sword. They have to act because to just listen or understand would be seen as unmanly. Its culture, its history, its instinct and sometimes its neccesity. As much as I loath giving each gender their own place, often a man needs to push a woman to act and a woman has to remind a man to slow down and think. Ying and yang. And thats all ok, as long as we can also accept those who dont fit this mold.
1148523
I have been knocked in the nuts be several people none being female... \n\nCarlton, I think you need to re-evaluate the way you think and converse with women and offer them the respect you are asking for and then you won't need to worry about them kicking your bag...
447121
Insecurity, they don't trust themselves so they always have their eyes on you and saying your doing something when your not.  Little do they know that pushes a woman away, so when they start that game just keep your eyes and ears open cuz they gonna tell on themselves in a minute lol.
1062113
It's just another way to show they have power. I don't understand why everything has to be about woman's rights. What difference does it make.\nI'm proud that I married my husband and I was proud to take his name.\nOur world has to be SO difficult.
50917
Either they don't notice, or feel insulted at the way your appreciation is being expressed, and thus ignoring you.  Girls get a lot of attention they don't want.  They wouldn't be insulted that you appreciate, just the way you do it.  Try nodding, saying hello, if you have the chance to talk to them ask them how their day is going, etc.  Girls like that sort of attention.
684928
Because some women are insecure, petty and shallow.  We should be helping each other out instead of trashing each other.
675122
They think they are more superior to men and when it is pointed out they are no better they call you names but I see nothing wrong in the thought they are equal.\nit makes you think they dont necessarily want equality they want superiority.
482579
I know this was for the Ladies but I just want to say right on man. I swear its the truth. If you don't beat or degrade a woman somehow then they don't like you. Some of us who was raised to treat women with respect just get screwed.
9899
Because they are afraid that women will do that to them if they dont do it to women first.  Law of the Jungle, eat or be eaten, your either pretitor or pray.
822052
All of the women i have dated i have treated with respect; which is why i am now in a successful marriage. :o)\n\nI treat other women with respect unless they show they don't deserve it.
99548
a woman is the token of respect,\nshe not to be paid \nshe should be like a mother.\nexpect for some expection, she should be treated equally
100334
Women are taught to answer in a non-threatening indirect way from the time they are very little girls.  Little girls are told to "Be nice." So they learn not to take the chance of hurting feelings or offending someone.  Indirect communication is one of the best ways to do this.  \n\nAlso, women's minds make connections more easily than men's minds so what men may percieve as indirect may just mean that the woman is engaging in "web" thinking rather than the "linear" way in which most men think. \n\nTo help you understand what she's saying, it is a good idea to just ask questions.  Make them non-threatening.  A good example would be, "Can you tell me more about that." or "Help me understand that."
1028807
Western women just have "Attitude"  because they were raised with the idea that they should get respect but they know that sometimes they have to fight for it.  (you may give plenty of respect to muslim women... but non-western women do not get nearly as much respect in their non-western countries as western women do in their western countries).  \nI live in Japan and teach in a public school.  Usually women are ALWAYS sweet and kind in general.... but when I started my job in at my school I was surprised by some of the women's behavior.  They had a much different attitude... some, but not all... I realized when this attitude came out... they acted differently (even to me) when they were around the students.... why, because they demanded respect from them and they behaved in a certain way to get it.\n\nAlso, Western women just have a different mentality.  As does the average muslim man.... guess what, they haven't been nearly as sweet to me (or respectful) as some western guys have to me.... though I'm generalizing... but so are you.  \nJapanese women on the whole are raised to think they're inferior to men... therefore they grow up behaving in a very different way.  Not nearly as bold in general... much more attentive to making themselves seem kind and sweet, thus convincing themselves of this, often they Are genuinely kind and sweet (socially)..... I trust it's something to the same extent culturally with muslim women.  \n\nit's a 2 player game.... our cultural ways were formed by interacting with men, and the good and the bad things that come with it.... I see what you're saying and you have a point...  perhaps the western women could be a bit kinder... though perhaps a happy medium would be better... we could also teach the muslim women to have a bit more respect for themselves and stand up for themselves at bit more when men treat them like crap (which they sometimes really do!  I've expereinced it myself with muslim men).\n\nWe're all products of our own societies.....\n\nenjoy your kind women... but treat them the same as they treat you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! with kindness and respect   :-D
866790
Those rules change over time, as society does.  These days, it involves holding doors open for women, helping them on with their coats, and not talking about them in rude ways.\n\nMy personal opinion, I really like being treated that way, but I always treat my sweetie with similar respect and courtesy, and that makes it a great two-way street.