RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: Respect The Disrespect

"Physical pain aint shit! it aint shit... its the pain up here" - Mike Tyson

Respect The Disrespect is a rule that was created to keep people in line. To ensure that those who operate outside of the parameter(s) of what you determine respect to be, are penalized for their actions. Although this rule is often only applied at the tail end of some form of disrespect.. if this rule is executed properly and/or publicly, the commitment of respect from others will impact spectators thoughts and actions.

DISCLAIMER: To ensure that this rule is perceived in best, be sure to always lead with respect. 

As individuals, we tend to only appraise what we believe to be the better half ourselves and not afford the same scrutiny to the undesirable aspects of our ways. We prefer to believe that we are much nicer, more compassionate.. more patient than we truly are. But in truth, we aren't. We are more likely to be aggressive and less tolerant... our distaste for others is often brought to the forefront when our idea of what respect is.. is thought to be tampered with.

On a very short list of things that people respect, disrespect is of the top three. Money and Violence being number one and two which are interchangeable amongst themselves.. "disrespect" is amongst the ranks. Like money and violence, disrespect is a universal language that's understood no matter the circle in which you reside. Although, disrespect may come in different forms, its outcome must remain purposeful.

Disrespect should be implied/applied with intent... with the intent to correct ideology, assumptions, and/or behavior. Disrespect is often thought to be a bold, physical... bodacious act, but, disrespect can be subtle, mental, psychological, and can go unnoticed until it's manner of application is revealed.

Physical: Physical disrespect is what we learn first. To fight... to hurt... to harm, anyone or anything that goes against what we believe is true.. Physical disrespect is a bold act that must be delivered with the utmost intent to correct any behavior that does not align with your idea of respect. It must be done to let that person know "Don't fuck with me"... that thought must linger whenever that person encounters you. It is a physical and mental scar.. it's a lesson learned. It is why our parents beat us as children, it's why we fight on the play ground and jail cells. To set a tone. To maintain an understanding of those who receive the pain and those that witness it.

Mental: Mental disrespect is a scar that lasts much longer than the pain of its physical counterpart. Mental disrespect deteriorates logic, causes second guessing of their intentions as well as weakens your own.

Written by, A Troubled Youth.

Rules Of Engagement R.O.E are a set of internal rules that define the degree and/or manner in which the use of strategic thought and action(s) are applied. Rules Of Engagement must be consistent, while accounting for a variety of potential uncertainties. Each rule is singular and can stand on its own to achieve the result in which you desire.. or rules can be assembled and utilized simultaneously. Rules of Engagement does not dictate how a result is to be achieved, but will guide what measures are unacceptable.