Respect of feelings: who pays the cost?
To respect the feelings of others is liked and desired. Sometimes, to take care of the feelings of others incurs a cost and sometimes it does not.
If respect of the feelings incurs a cost and borne by the person who is giving respect then social relations and welfare improve.
However, if the cost is borne by others, then such a respect of feelings is not a respect.
Point: Respect at the cost of others is disrespect in effect.
To respect the feelings of others is liked and desired. Sometimes, to take care of the feelings of others incurs a cost and sometimes it does not.
If respect of the feelings incurs a cost and borne by the person who is giving respect then social relations and welfare improve.
However, if the cost is borne by others, then such a respect of feelings is not a respect.
Point: Respect at the cost of others is disrespect in effect.
