What Does Respect Mean to You?

1

What does “respect” mean to you?Select all that apply

Being treated as an equal, regardless of my role or background

Feeling safe to express myself without fear of judgement

Having my ideas and contributions acknowledged and valued

Knowing that boundaries (personal and professional) are recognised and honoured

Being listened to and heard

A culture where unacceptable behaviour is challenged, not ignored

None of the above

2

Do you think there’s a difference between being polite and being respectful?

Yes – politeness is surface-level, respect runs deeper

Yes – respect is surface-level, politeness runs deeper

No – they’re essentially the same

3

Do you believe respect should be earned, given, or both?

It should be given to everyone as a baseline

It should be earned through behaviour and actions

A combination of both

5

Have you ever personally experienced disrespect?

Yes – many times

Yes – just a few times

No – never

6

Which of the following would you consider to be disrespectful behaviour?Select all that apply

Dismissive or condescending tone

Ignoring ideas or input

Favouritism or unequal treatment

Interrupting or talking over others

Public criticism or belittling

Inappropriate jokes or comments

Invading personal space

None of the above

7

In your view, what’s the biggest barrier to creating a more respectful culture, especially in the workplace?Select all that apply

Leadership not role-modelling respect

Lack of accountability

Poor communication

Fear of speaking up

Ignorance (lack of emotional intelligence)

Sense of entitlement

No clear policies or reporting systems

None of the above